Policy paper

UN Human Rights Council: United Kingdom 2017-2019 candidate

The UK is seeking re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2017-19. This document outlines the UK's commitment to uphold universal human rights and freedoms.

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

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UN Human Rights Council: United Kingdom 2017 - 2019 candidate

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UN Human Rights Council: United Kingdom 2017-2019 candidate (Arabic)

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UN Human Rights Council: United Kingdom 2017-2019 candidate (French)

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UN Human Rights Council: United Kingdom 2017-2019 candidate (Spanish)

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"We stand for re-election to work with all those who stand for freedoms and uphold universal rights"

In today’s uncertain world, a rules based international order which upholds our values is as important as ever. That is why we are seeking election for a second term to the United Nations Human Rights Council, for the January 2017-December 2019 period.

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Published 9 December 2015

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