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  • Letter on behalf of 35 OSCE states to invoke the Vienna Mechanism in relation to serious human rights violations in Belarus.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) co-chairs, Argentina and the UK, launched the ERC’s first strategy at the virtual ERC conference on 6 to 7 July 2021.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Recommendations of the Gender Equality Advisory Council 2021 for Leaders of the G7 on how to build back better for women and girls and achieve gender equality.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A statement by Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) co-chairs Argentina and the UK to mark International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2021.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This plan sets out actions needed to achieve new girls’ education targets by 2026: 40 million more girls in school, and 20 million more girls reading by age 10.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • A statement by the Equal Rights Coalition on serious human rights violations and abuses against LGBTI people in the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The UK Foreign Secretary and Indonesian foreign minister agreed a statement at the third Indonesia-UK Partnership Forum on 7 April 2021.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Foreign Secretary and the Singaporean Foreign Minister agreed a statement on expanding cooperation between both countries for mutual prosperity and security.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This report sets out the government’s position on the implementation of human rights judgments from the European Court of Human Rights and our domestic courts.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Leaders from many faiths and beliefs call to prevent sexual violence in conflict and denounce the stigma faced by survivors, including children born of sexual violence.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The UK and Vietnam agreed a joint refreshed strategic partnership agreement on 30 September 2020, during the Foreign Secretary’s visit to Hanoi.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This page tells you more about the factors the UK government considers when designating people under the UK Global Human Rights sanctions regime.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This page provides an update on the UK government’s work since 2016 to implement the principles across UK government departments.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) calls on all governments to limit the repercussions of coronavirus (COVID-19) for the human rights of LGBTI people.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group called all members to continue protecting access to free media and the free exchange of information.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This document outlines the UK government's commitment to uphold universal human rights as we seek re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This document provides the terms of reference for Media Freedom Coalition, a partnership of countries that defends media freedom where it is under threat.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Media Freedom Coalition, consisting of the 35 member countries, held its first meeting of senior officials on 29 to 30 January 2020 in Geneva, Switzerland.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This report sets out the government’s position on the implementation of human rights judgments from the European Court of Human Rights and our domestic courts.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • This statement reflects the conclusion of the meeting that Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon hosted in the margins of the 2019 United Nations General Assembly.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government