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The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes the conclusions of the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 28 September 2018.
British Embassy in Caracas celebrated the Queen’s 91st Birthday Party with representatives from different sectors of Venezuelan society
Recent rulings by the Venezuelan Supreme Court effectively limit the constitutional powers of the democratically elected National Assembly
Activity in 2018 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes conclusions of the 40th Universal Periodic Review.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson comments on the situation in Venezuela
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered this statement during Venezuela's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council.
The UK's International Human Rights Ambassador delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the International Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela.
Sir Alan Duncan's comments at the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg.
Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela, delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a statement to media on the situation in Venezuela during a visit to Washington.
The United Kingdom and partners have issued a statement calling for free and fair presidential elections in Venezuela.
This UK statement was delivered at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council during the Item 2 General Debate.
ID with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Former scholars will promote the Chevening programme and undertake academic initiatives in strategic areas for Venezuelan development
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault in Venezuela.
New UK aid package through the World Bank will enable the Government of Colombia to access low interest loans.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Venezuela.
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