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  • 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.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK expressed deep concern in the deteriorating human rights situation in Venezuela and urged the regime to allow access to international humanitarian aid.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • In his first overseas visit as International Development Secretary Rory Stewart has seen how UK aid is helping Jordan to grow its economy and build regional stability.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Development Secretary Rory Stewart's speech at the Royal Institution about climate resilience.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights in Myanmar and called on the government to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK called upon the government of Burundi to remove restrictions on political space and enable an independent media environment.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Foreign Office Minister of State, to represent the UK at Ukraine Reform Conference in Canada.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK discussed sexual violence in conflict, sexual and reporoductive rights, as well as the education of girls.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK thanked the Special Rapporteur for their report and called for the establishment of a High-Level Panel on Internally Displaced Persons.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK aid has pledged further support to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria to help save millions of lives around the world.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK to announce three-year funding pledge to support the Global Fund. New UK contribution will help tackle AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis around the world.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK highlighted how it was tackling gender-based violence and called for more to be done to re-integrate survivors of trafficking into society.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK called for members to prioritise women's economic empowerment and highlighted the UK's commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK set out its belief that women must be empowered to have a voice and be able to access opportunities that are fundamental to freedom and development.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK reaffimed its commitment to humanitarian responce and called for stronger partnerships to deliver more significant change.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • How government, business, civil society and the public across the UK are working to achieve the Global Goals.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, Head of Open Societies and Partnerships at the UK Mission to the UN at the Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to the United Nations …

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The British Embassy in Addis Ababa has given a statement on the killings of Regional State President Ambachew Mekonnen and CDS Seare.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A new package of UK aid will ensure millions of Palestinian refugees have access to vital health services, basic education and food, Minister for the Middle East Dr. Andrew Murrison announced today (25 June 2019).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK thanked the Special Rapporteurs for their reports on leprosy and the right to high standards of health, while commiting the UK to promoting wellbeing and supporting mental health services.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government