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  • Penny Mordaunt vows her support for Global Goal 3.3, to end AIDS by 2030 at the AIDSfree Cities Global Forum.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK recognised the Dominican Republic’s work to eliminate violence against women, but remains concerned that undocumented migrants face a lack of access to basic human rights.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ambassador Rampling visited the city of Baalbek, UK funded projects and met with officials to discuss further development projects in the area.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New support to rebuild hospitals, schools and other vital infrastructure, allowing Iraqis displaced by conflict to return home and restart their lives.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Eritrea’s engagement with the UPR, but urged cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and to reform national service.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for the Commonwealth and the UN Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon gave a statement at the UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting on Women, Peace and Security.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Development Secretary has committed to a research programme which aims to help millions of children reach their full potential.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Comoros’ ratification of conventions regarding disability and torture since their last UPR, but highlighted concerns about restrictions to media freedom.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, Mark Field met the Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on 23 January.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • This UK statement was delivered at the 144th WHO Executive Board under Item 2: Report by the Director-General.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Vanuatu's adoption of policies promoting gender equality, but remains concerned that there are currently no women represented in Parliament.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK-aid funding for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations will help develop vaccines against infectious diseases like Ebola.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK recognises Viet Nam’s commitment to ending human trafficking, and recommends further criminalisation in accordance with international standards.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British research has found that mega storms are three times more common than they were 35 years ago due to climate change.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Afghanistan's progress on the rights of women and girls, but raised concerns regarding the protection of minorities and the safety of journalists.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A Bognor Regis business in West Sussex is helping children in some of the world’s poorest countries to receive lifesaving vaccines

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN at the Security Council briefing on Mali

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Development Secretary launches London Stock Exchange report and announces a £2 million investment in MFS Africa, making it easier to send remittances to the continent.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The British Embassy in San Jose is now accepting project and activity proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (1 April 2019 – 29 February 2020).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Gavin Williamson visits 300 UK troops in Malakal and Bentiu

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government