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The UK delivers statement on El Salvador at the 34th UPR, welcoming efforts made to tackle corruption and violence, however offers a series of recommendations to improve on.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Lord Ahmad's statement on the postponement and the government's commitment to ensure survivors are central to the response to conflict-related sexual violence.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivers UK statement on Italy at the 34th UPR, commending their efforts to tackle all forms of modern slavery.
British High Commission and MISA Malawi bring together media representatives from Malawi and neighbouring states to discuss freedom of expression and democracy
Statement by David Clay, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
Statement by David Clay, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Burundi
Statement delivered by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the Third Committee session on the Committee for the elimination of racial discrimination.
The British Embassy organized a simulated forum based on the Business and Human Rights forum held yearly in Switzerland.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Women, Peace and Security.
The British Embassy in Guatemala organized its second business and human rights week to promote the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Simon Collis, shared a message on promoting coexistence and respect between people of different cultures and religions on the occasion of International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day.
Statement by David Clay, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Sudan and South Sudan.
Human Rights national statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Third Committee.
Joint statement on reprisals delivered by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of 71 Member States at the UN Third Committee.
What do corgis, a harp artist, a small fish in an ocean full of plastic and freedom of the press have in common? They were part of the British Week in Paraguay.
Statement by the Foreign Secretary on the situation in Hong Kong, 4 October 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the Great Lakes Region
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on peace in security in Africa: mobilizing the youth towards silencing the guns in 2020
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes conclusions of the 42nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement following today's (1 October 2019) protests in Hong Kong.
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