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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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Peace and Security in Africa.
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.
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.
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