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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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
The UK delivered its statement and calls for all sides of the conflict to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law.
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.
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