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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 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.
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.
Foreign Secretary begins 2-day visit for talks with Burmese leaders on the Rohingya crisis.
The UK engaged in an interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, where it criticised security forces in the country.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Peacekeeping.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, gave a statement at the Security Council briefing on Burma.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 36th Session today with important resolutions on Burundi, Yemen, Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the death penalty.
Lord Ahmad and UN Under Secretary General and Special Representative on Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten hosted UN General Assembly week event.
Baroness Anelay will visit Sri Lanka and Burma for discussions in her capacity as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict and Minister for Human Rights
Baroness Anelay and UN Special Representative Bangura co-host UNGA event to challenge the stigma associated with sexual violence.
The Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Baroness Anelay, responds to the House of Lords 2015-16 session report titled Sexual Violence in Conflict: A War of Crime.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Baroness Anelay and Angelina Jolie Pitt welcome the International Criminal Court’s verdict that Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, former Vice-President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is guilty of war crimes and crimes against h…
Members of the Armed Forces have applauded the influential role of women across Defence as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
Human Rights Minister Baroness Anelay speaks about the urgency of ending violence against women and the importance of the start of 16 days of activism campaign.
Visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Baroness Anelay announced new UK support in the fight against sexual violence in conflict.
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