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Event to launch the 2017 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report laid in parliament on 16 July.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 35th Session today with important resolutions on the rights of women, Syria, DRC, Ukraine and Eritrea.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Eritrea and Somalia.
This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) on multilateral and migration programmes.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon gave an interim statement on the human rights situation in the FCO’s 30 human rights priority countries for January to June 2019.
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea
Minister for Human Rights Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, publishes the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s 2017 annual Human Rights and Democracy Report.
This is a country of concern report taken from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2014 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Activity in 2019 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Eritrea.
International Development Secretary comments to mark UN day for refugees.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This is a Human Rights Priority Country report taken from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2015 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
The UK expressed disappointment that none of our recommendations were supported, but are encouraged by Eritrea’s acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief.
Harriett Baldwin, Minister of State for Africa, has welcomed the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Thirty countries’ human rights developments are analysed in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s annual report.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon gave an interim statement on the human rights situation in the FCDO’s 31 human rights priority countries for January to June 2021.
Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke on media freedom at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 25 September 2019.
The UK outlined their reasons for voting in favour of the resolution on Eritrea.
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