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  • Human Rights Council 40: Saudi Arabia

    The UK welcomed Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of the UK's UPR recommendation, but expressed concern with Saudi Arabia's overall human rights record.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 40: Item 4 General Debate

    The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 40: Syria

    The UK thanked the Commission for its latest updates, but raised concerns regarding arbitrary detention and restrictions to humanitarian access.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 40: Iran

    The UK raised its concerns regarding the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, as well as the deteriorating right to freedom of expression and media freedom.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Women peacebuilders tell their stories to mark International Women’s Day 2019

    Hamsatu Allamin and Visaka Dharmadasa explain how they are working to bring peace and reconciliation in their local communities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 40: Freedom of religion or belief and sale of children

    The UK highlighted its commitment to support those facing persecution because of their religion or beliefs and encouraged all partners to tackle the sale of children.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Yemen to bolster support for UN peace process

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has visited Yemen as part of a wider tour of the Gulf.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint statement on efforts to de-escalate tensions in southern Libya

    The UK, France, Italy and US reiterate support for credible and secure elections in Libya.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Addressing political instability in Syria

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary travels to the Gulf to boost momentum on Yemen peace process

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will visit Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE later this week to inject fresh urgency into Yemen’s peace process.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The humanitarian situation in Rukban

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Meaningful implementation of humanitarian assistance in Yemen

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Yemen

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Yemen Quad meeting in Warsaw - joint declaration

    Statement on behalf of Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK and US

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jeremy Hunt to chair Yemen Quad meeting on next steps in peace process

    The Foreign Secretary, with US Secretary of State Pompeo, will co-host a Quad meeting to discuss the Yemen crisis, in Warsaw later today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Addressing acts of terrorism and threats to international peace

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Statement: Human Rights Council organisational meeting

    The UK announced that it will be leading on resolutions for Sri Lanka, South Sudan and Syria, at this month's Human Rights Council.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Unacceptable conditions in Syria

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Durable peace in the Middle East

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary announces new UK funding to support UN peace process in Yemen

    Today the UK Government has announced £2.5 million in additional funding to the UN peace process in Yemen.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 32: Afghanistan

    The UK welcomed Afghanistan's progress on the rights of women and girls, but raised concerns regarding the protection of minorities and the safety of journalists.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government