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Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Jan 30, 2020

35th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Guinea

The UK delivers statement on Guinea at the 35th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record

The United Kingdom welcomes Guinea’s engagement with the UPR and progress made, particularly abolition of the death penalty. We thank Guinea for participating in the 2019 Global Media Freedom Conference. However, we urge the Government to ensure the safety of journalists and human rights defenders, so they can exercise their…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Nov 13, 2019

34th Universal Periodic Review: The Arab Republic of Egypt

The United Kingdom welcomes Egypt’s steps to address violence against women, including adopting a national strategy for women’s empowerment

Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UK Mission to the UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite delivers statement on Egypt during the 34th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record. By Julian Braithwaite Thank you Mr President, and thank you Minister for your presence…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Sep 20, 2019

UN Human Rights Council 42: Statement for the Universal Periodic Review on Ethiopia

UK is concerned about the continuing high levels of displacement of people in Ethiopia resulting from ongoing ethnic conflicts

The UK welcomed acceptance of our recommendations on human trafficking, truth and reconciliation, and commitment for impartial investigations into violations and abuses, whilst noting concern at continued internal displacement. The United Kingdom welcomes Ethiopia’s continued engagement with the UPR. We welcome Ethopia’s acceptance of all three of the UK’s recommendations,…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Jul 11, 2019

UN Human Rights Council 41: explaination of vote on Eritrea

The UK outlined their reasons for voting in favour of the resolution on Eritrea

Thank you Mr President. I am delivering this explanation of vote on resolution L.15 on the human rights situation in Eritrea. At the outset, allow me to welcome the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship between Eritrea and Ethiopia, which we hope will bring stability and prosperity to Eritrea and…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Jul 10, 2019

UN Human Rights Council 41: Central African Republic

The UK expressed concerned with the continued violence in the Central African Republic, but commended the government’s efforts in bringing perpetrators of crimes to account

Thank you, Madam Vice-President, The United Kingdom welcomes the Independent Expert’s report and her analysis of the human rights situation in Central African Republic. The UK is deeply concerned that violence in CAR endures despite the promise of tangible change. We call on armed groups to cease all forms of…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Jul 05, 2019

UN Human Rights Council 41: Eritrea

The UK expressed dissapointment that none of our reccomendations were supported, but are encouraged by Eritrea’s acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief

Thank you, Mr President, The UK welcomes Eritrea’s engagement with the UPR process. We are disappointed that none of our recommendations were supported. We continue to urge the Government of Eritrea to address its National Service and implement a clear, time-bound plan. We also call for the Government to open…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Jul 02, 2019

UN Human Rights Council 41: Eritrea

The UK welcomed Eritrea’s increasing engagement with the Human Rights Council, but called for Eritrea to respect freedom of religion or belief & release all those in arbitrary detention

Thank you, Mr Vice-President, The United Kingdom thanks Ms. Kravetz, for her report and her work over the past year. We are disappointed that the Government of Eritrea, as a member of this Council, has not engaged with the Special Rapporteur, or her predecessors. We welcome Eritrea’s increasing engagement with…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | May 07, 2019

Universal Periodic Review 33: The Democratic Republic of the Congo

The UK welcomed DRC’s recent successes in bringing perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence to justice, but urged the Government to increase its efforts to fight impunity

Thank you, Mr President, The United Kingdom recognises the continued engagement of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the UPR process. However, the human rights situation in the DRC remains of serious concern. The UK welcomes the recent successes in bringing prepetrators of sexual and gender based violence to…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Mar 14, 2019

Human Rights Council 40: Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Adoptions Mauritius

The UK welcomes the government of Mauritius' efforts to eliminate forced labour in supply chains, but notes the concerning levels of gender-based violence

By UK Thank you, Madame Vice-President, The United Kingdom welcomes Mauritius’s continued engagement in the UPR process. We recognise the positive steps taken by Mauritius to further strengthen partnership between governments, civil society and the business sector to eliminate forced and bonded labour from supply chains in Mauritius. We acknowledge…

Source: United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations | Feb 11, 2019

UK Statement: Human Rights Council Organisational Meeting

The UK announced that it will be leading on resolutions for Sri Lanka, South Sudan and Syria, at this month's Human Rights Council

Thank you Mr President, I would like to refer to 4 initiatives which the UK will present as part of core groups. These are three resolutions and one joint statement. Firstly, the Core Group on Sri Lanka, comprising Canada, Germany, Macedonia, Montenegro and the UK will present a resolution on…