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The British Embassy together with Thomson Reuters Foundation delivered an intensive 4-day workshop for Honduran journalists.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A 16-day joint campaign themed “Together against Violence” was launched today, calling for prompt adoption of the Family Protection Bill and better access to services for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors.
The Foreign Secretary gave a statement following the Hong Kong district council elections.
The UK government is facilitating the return of a number of orphans from Syria.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office issued a statement following violence during protests at university campuses in Hong Kong.
UK delivers statement on Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 34th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UK Mission to the UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite delivers statement on Egypt during the 34th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve the…
The UK delivers statement at the 34th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) commending Slovenia´s signing of the Global Pledge on Media Freedom and committing to the Global Media Defence Fund.
The UK delivers statement on Iraq at the 34th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), commending Government efforts to rehabilitate women survivors following Daesh atrocities, and welcoming progress on the domestic viole…
The UK delivers statement on Madagascar at the 34th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), welcoming Madagascar’s ratification in 2018 of six ILO Conventions.
The UK delivers statement on Angola at the 34th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
Statement by Miriam Shearman, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, during Iran's Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
The UK delivers statement on Kazakhstan at the 34th UPR, encouraged by Kazakhstan’s action to reduce prison population and improve prison conditions.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the ICC - Libya
The UK delivers statement on San Marino at the 34th UPR, recognising significant progress since their last Review towards equal rights for LGBT individuals.
The UK delivers statement on Fiji at the 34th UPR, welcoming Fiji’s leadership on climate change and protection of human rights. However, calls for further action to tackle gender-based violence.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina
The UK delivers statement on Bolivia at the 34th UPR, urging the government to increase efforts to investigate and prosecute human trafficking perpetrators and provide adequate support for victims.
The UK delivers statement on the Gambia at the 34th UPR, commending the progress made to address past violations through the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission and the drafting of a new Constitution.
Speech by High Commissioner Karen Bell at the MPs’ Dialogue On Human Rights, Good Governance and Development on 5 November 2019.
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