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At the United Nations General Assembly, Lord Tariq Ahmad calls on the international community to better support survivors.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK commended Somalia for its progress made on human rights and promised further support to Somalia, while encouraging others to do so as well.
The UK welcomed Libya's commitment to the OHCHR, but raised its concerns regarding the treatment of migrants, the continuation of gender-based violence and restrictions to civil freedoms.
The Prime Minister has called on more countries to join the UK in giving girls in developing countries access to quality education.
The UK strengthened its commitment to gender equality and highlighted its actions in reducing violence against women and girls in conflict-affected communities.
The UK praised Cameroon's recent steps towards eliminating the worst forms of child labour, but raised its concerns over increased violence and growing humanitarian challenges.
The UK welcomes Colombia's adoption of the three UK recommendations made during the Universal Periodic Review, as well as steps taken by Colombia to tackle human trafficking and sexual-based violence.
The UK engaged in an interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, where it criticised security forces in the country.
In her speech at the "Women in Enterprise" event, Nana Frimpomaa Arhinat spoke about challenges faced and overcome by women entrepreneurs through technology and innovations.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia.
New UK aid programmes to help millions more young people to plan their families, stay in education and get better jobs
The Minister spoke at the United Nations Security Council debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Mediation and Settlements of Disputes.
The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Carolyn Davidson, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), Mario Ismael Aguilar.
New UK aid will provide sexual and reproductive health services for more than 300,000 Malawians and avoid an estimated 6,000 preventable maternal deaths.
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt announces new UK support to improve education, family planning and legal systems on visit to country.
The British Embassy in Phnom Penh is pleased to announce a further call for Project Proposals for the fiscal year 2018-19.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Chargé d’Affaires at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council on security issues in the Sahel.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on children and armed conflict.
Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field, and UK Special Envoy for Gender Equality, Joanna Roper, are to visit Dhaka and refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar to discuss the Rohingya crisis and girls’ education in Bangladesh.
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