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The UK welcomed Congo’s efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality, but expressed concern about reports of torture and the lack of progress on death penalty abolition.
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The UK acknowledged the difficult situation in Chad, but called on the government to prosecute security forces involved in human rights violations and enforce measures against human traffickers.
The UK highlighted Belize's progress on LGBTI issues and HIV/AIDS, but recommended strengthening the criminal justice system and measures around investigating slavery offences.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya
The UK welcomed Jordan's longstanding hospitality for hosting Syrian refugees and recommended strengthening protections for migrant workers and combating violence against women.
Statement by Susan Dickson, UK Legal Advisor at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing by the ICC Prosecutor on Libya
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria
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The UK called on Council members to adopt its resolution on technical assistance to Somalia, stressing the importance to support states who recognise their challenges.
At the UN General Assembly ''Violence against LGBTI Individuals' event, Harriett Baldwin affirmed the government's commitment to securing global LGBT equality.
UK, Somalia, Italy and Ethiopia at the UN General Assembly bring together international partners in support of Somalia’s security, political and economic reforms on 27 September 2018.
The UK reminded the Council of the results of the Fact Finding Mission to Burma and called on all members to support the resolution to advance accountability and prevent future violations.
During his time at the UN General Assembly, Jeremy Hunt hosted the meeting with influential figures who will lobby for quality education for girls.
The UK reflected on recent successes of the Human Rights Council and praised Georgia for its continued cooperation and the Maldives for its recent elections.
The UK raised its concerns with human rights abuses being carried out in the Central African Republic and called on armed groups to engage with the Peace and Reconciliation Initiative.
Whilst at the UN General Assembly, Minister Harriett Baldwin calls for the international community to ensure genuine change for the people of South Sudan.
The Ambassador joined a panel at a side event at the Human Rights Council 39, to discuss the importance of access to International Human Rights Mechanisms.
The UK raised concerns over serious restrictions to civil freedoms, but remained hopeful a consensus resolution would pave the way for an OHCHR country office.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Lord Tariq Ahmad calls on the international community to better support survivors.
The UK commended Somalia for its progress made on human rights and promised further support to Somalia, while encouraging others to do so as well.
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