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The UK called on Council members to adopt its resolution on technical assistance to Somalia, stressing the importance to support states who recognise their challenges.
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The UK expressed its continued concern with the human rights situation in Yemen and made clear the UK's support to extend the mandate of the Group of Experts.
The UK presented a draft resolution on the human rights situation in Syria and called on all Council members to support the text.
The UK reminded the Council of the results of the Fact Finding Mission to Burma and called on all members to support the resolution to advance accountability and prevent future violations.
The UK applauded Peru's leadership in establishing Council reporting on the deteriorating human rights situation in Venezuela and urged Venezuela to engage with the Council.
Lord Tariq Ahmad chairs an event in the margins of the UN General Assembly on how to increase women's participation in peace building and conflict resolution.
Whilst at the UN General Assembly, Minister Harriett Baldwin calls for the international community to ensure genuine change for the people of South Sudan.
The Ambassador joined a panel at a side event at the Human Rights Council 39, to discuss the importance of access to International Human Rights Mechanisms.
The UK raised concerns over serious restrictions to civil freedoms, but remained hopeful a consensus resolution would pave the way for an OHCHR country office.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Lord Tariq Ahmad calls on the international community to better support survivors.
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 UK expressed its concern with the humanitarian and human rights situation in Yemen and called for the renewal of the Group of Expert's mandate.
The UK expressed its concerns regarding the human rights situation in the DRC and called for those involved in abuses, carried out by armed groups and defence forces, to be brought to justice.
The UK strengthened its commitment to gender equality and highlighted its actions in reducing violence against women and girls in conflict-affected communities.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, Political Coordinator, UK Mission to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).
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.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on South Sudan.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria.
The UK raised its concerns on LGBT rights in Chechnya, the situation in the DPRK, human rights violations in Nicaragua and South Sudan, press freedom in Egypt, and the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Non-Proliferation - Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
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