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The UK delivered its statement and calls for all sides of the conflict to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
UK's Ambassador Julian Braithwaite told the Council that the Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar has been crucial in documenting the appaling events since 2017.
UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French calls on Myanmar to grant UN agencies full access to Rakhine.
UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French calls for the promotion of truth and accountability in South Sudan.
UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French commits to ensure that every girl in the world receives 12 years of quality education by 2030.
UK representative acknowledges the serious issues that older persons face, and we will play a strong role in the promotion and protection of their rights.
Rehman Chishti MP succeeds current envoy, Lord Ahmad, to further the government’s work promoting the UK’s firm stance on religious freedom and tolerance abroad.
UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French asked the Council to address UK concerns on human rights violations in Cameron, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines, Hong Kong and Bahrain.
UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French outlined that the UK remains steadfast in its commitment to help Sri Lanka deliver peace, reconciliation and prosperity for all communities.
UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French delivered the UK statement.
The UK delivered its statement and expressed that it remains concerned by the situation in Nicaragua.
Ambassador Julian Braithwaite welcomed the report on contemporary and emerging forms of slavery and outlined that the UK looks forward to renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Syria.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on UNAMI
UK charity Street Kids Direct has collaborated with other partners to help fund a new programme for vulnerable children in Honduras.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on UNAMID.
PM outlines UK support for freedom of religion or belief as Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon announces new support for work to help victims of hostility.
The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement congratulating Dr. Abdalla Hamdok on his appointment as Prime Minister of Sudan.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security.
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