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The UK's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Julian Braithwaite thanked the UN Independent Expert for his six years of dedicated service in his address to the Human Rights Council.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Delivered by Nicola Murray, Deputy Head of the UK Delegation to the OSCE, at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), 25 September 2019.
UK's Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French said that the UK remains deeply concerned at the human rights situation in Cambodia and urged the Government to enable credible multi-party democracy and free debate.
The UK's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Julian Braithwaite made it clear that an immediate ceasefire and a return to a UN-led political process is essential to improve the human rights situation in Libya.
UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French calls on DRC to ensure that state agents operate according to the highest international standards, bringing those responsible for human rights violations to justice.
Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) summit.
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French said that the UK is concerned by the crackdown on the right to freedom of expression in illegally annexed Crimea.
UK Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French points out to the Human Rights Council that when women participate in peace processes, they are more likely to last.
Media freedom, security and international rule of law are on the agenda at the United Nations international summit in New York in September 2019.
Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, the Foreign Secretary says that the UK is leading by example as a force for good in the world.
The UK welcomed acceptance of our recommendations on human trafficking, truth and reconciliation, and commitment for impartial investigations into violations and abuses, whilst noting concern at continued internal displacem…
Delivered by Susan Vierny, Second Secretary at the UK Delegation to the OSCE, at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), 20 September 2019.
The UK welcomed Brunei’s acceptance of our recommendation to strengthen measures to investigate, prosecute and punish those responsible for modern slavery offences, and ensure adequate victim protection and care.
The UK welcomed DPRK's engagement with the UPR process, however expressed concerns by the lack of participation in other UN Human Rights mechanisms and ongoing reports of human rights violations.
The UK's Political Counsellor Matthew Forman welcomed Côte d’Ivoire’s engagement with the UPR process and determination for progress on human rights since their last review.
Statement and explanation of vote by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Syria.
UK Ambassador Julian Braithwaite paid tribute to the role ASG Andrew Gilmore has played in raising the profile of reprisals, and the costs for those who engage with them.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on South Sudan
UK Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French raises concerns on LGBT rights in Chechnya and abuses in Xinjiang, the DPRK, Libya, Egypt, Venezuela and Sudan.
UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French urges the Government of Burundi to fufil their obligation to protect human rights and to hold perpetrators to account.
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