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Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a statement as he completed a 2-day visit to Burma.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK welcomed Bangladesh's support for two of its recommendations on religious intolerance and freedom of expression, however the UK echoed concerns regarding democratic freedoms.
The UK praised Cameroon's recent steps towards eliminating the worst forms of child labour, but raised its concerns over increased violence and growing humanitarian challenges.
The UK welcomes Colombia's adoption of the three UK recommendations made during the Universal Periodic Review, as well as steps taken by Colombia to tackle human trafficking and sexual-based violence.
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the Right of Reply on the Russian Federation.
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the interactive dialogue with Assistant Secretary General Gilmour on the Secretary General's report on reprisals.
Foreign Secretary begins 2-day visit for talks with Burmese leaders on the Rohingya crisis.
Los acuerdos de cooperación suscritos cubren las áreas de Derechos Humanos, Cambio Climático e Innovación Tecnológica.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria.
The UK raised its concerns on LGBT rights in Chechnya, the situation in the DPRK, human rights violations in Nicaragua and South Sudan, press freedom in Egypt, and the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the interactive dialogue with the fact finding mission on Burma.
The UK engaged in an interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, where it criticised security forces in the country.
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad represented the UK Government at the funeral of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in Ghana on 13 September.
UK Ambassador delivered a statement calling for press freedoms and the protection of journalists around the world.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia.
Statement delivered to the UN Special Rapporteur on Truth, Justice & Reparation and the UN Special Advisor on the Convention on the Prevention of Genocide
The United Kingdom is supporting the Government of Honduras on improving its ability to identify fake travel documents and victims of human trafficking at main immigration checkpoints.
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