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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.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
At the UN General Assembly ''Violence against LGBTI Individuals' event, Harriett Baldwin affirmed the government's commitment to securing global LGBT equality.
UK, Somalia, Italy and Ethiopia at the UN General Assembly bring together international partners in support of Somalia’s security, political and economic reforms on 27 September 2018.
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.
During his time at the UN General Assembly, Jeremy Hunt hosted the meeting with influential figures who will lobby for quality education for girls.
The UK reflected on recent successes of the Human Rights Council and praised Georgia for its continued cooperation and the Maldives for its recent elections.
The UK raised its concerns with human rights abuses being carried out in the Central African Republic and called on armed groups to engage with the Peace and Reconciliation Initiative.
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 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 conveyed its concern with the human rights situation in Cambodia. The UK called for all charges against CNRP President, Kem Sokha, to be dropped and allow for opposition voices to be heard.
The UK recognises Cuba's positive steps in combating human trafficking, but remains concerned about restrictions to the freedom of expression and the treatment of prisoners.
The UK welcomed Bangladesh's support for two of its recommendations on religious intolerance and freedom of expression, however the UK echoed concerns regarding democratic freedoms.
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 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.
The UK engaged in an interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, where it criticised security forces in the country.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia.
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