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Former British Ambassador for Human Rights & Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Geneva.

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Five years ago I was appointed UKโ€™s first-ever global Ambassador for Human Rights joining a small group of countries across Europe committed to advancing human rights at both home and abroad, forging bilateral partnerships and driving progress at the UN Human Rights Council.
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Powerful scenes at UN Human Rights Council this morning as delegations, including ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK, marched out as Sergei Lavrov, Russian foreign minister, delivers his address. We #StandWithUkraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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โ€œIf the situation does not improve, Ethiopia will be the scene of a human tragedy on a scale unparalleled this centuryโ€. 400k experiencing famine. 23 aid workers killed. Alarming reports of sexual violence, massacres & forced displacements. My statement:
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UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on the High Commissionerโ€™s...

UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement calling for the fighting in Ethiopia to stop, and for unfettered humanitarian access.

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งpledges ยฃ29 million to provide food, water & healthcare to hundreds of thousands facing famine in northern Ethiopia. The Tigray crisis is man-made. All parties must agree a ceasefire to allow vital aid to reach starving people. #WorldFoodDay
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UK provides almost ยฃ30 million to humanitarian catastrophe in northern Ethiopia

UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford announces an additional ยฃ29 million of humanitarian aid for northern Ethiopia on World Food Day 2021.

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War continues in #Ethiopia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น, with Eritrean forces once again involved. At #HRC51 , I called for: โžก๏ธ an immediate cessation of hostilities ๐Ÿ•Š โžก๏ธ a negotiated settlement ๐Ÿค โžก๏ธ a renewal of the investigative mandate
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HRC 51: Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Human Experts on Ethiopia

UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, delivered a statement on the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia.

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Delighted to be appointed as the new UK International Ambassador for Human Rights by the Foreign Secretary @Jeremy_Hunt . I will use my role to speak up for human rights on the international stage and provide a voice for those who are not being represented.
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"I want to make sure that I speak up for those that are not represented" @RitaUNHR The UK has appointed its first ever international human rights ambassador
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Paddington bear is visiting UN Human Rights Council. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง More laterโ€ฆ
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Valuable discussion with opposition leader @Tsihanouskaya on the democratic movement in #Belarus . Lukashenkoโ€™s brutal crackdown resulted in a human rights crisis. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง will continue to support HRC scrutiny until people of ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡พ can enjoy their democratic rights & fundamental freedoms.
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In my work, I am often deeply touched by the experiences of those I meet. Thank you to Vibhawari Kamble for sharing your story & providing hope to many. Let's work together to support the UN Slavery Fund & empower more survivors.
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UK condemns action by Eritrean forces in Tigray including widespread sexual violence, extrajudicial killings, and wilfully impeding access to humanitarian aid. Intentional use of starvation of civilians as a weapon of war is completely unacceptable.
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At the #HRC47 discussion on #Eritrea , ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง raised allegations of atrocities committed by ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ท forces in #Tigray , including using famine as a weapon of war. Unacceptable. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ท must remove its forces from Tigray immediately. Our statement ๐Ÿ‘‡
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NEWS: ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ UN Human Rights Council votes to support a Commission of Inquiry in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. Russiaโ€™s isolation at the United Nations continues. #StandWithUkraine
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Great to be back in Sierra Leone ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Sunsets in west Africa are pretty stunning.
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On behalf of ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, I expressed concern regarding the International Fact-Finding Missionโ€™s report on Human Rights infringements inย  #Venezuela We urge the regime to promote & protect human rights, and comply fully with its obligations as an HRC member: #HRC45
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UK joins international calls for @UNHumanRights to have full and unhindered access to Tigray. We strongly condemn the reported killings of civilians and acts of sexual violence. Ethiopia must hold perpetrators to account.
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42 members expressed serious concern over the allegations of serious human rights violations and abuses, and humanitarian crisis in Tigray. We call on ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น to grant humanitarian access & hold perpetrators of human rights violations & abuses to account. #HRC46
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New security officers at the British High Commission taking their duties very seriously! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Famine Envoy @NickDyerFCDO calls for full humanitarian access in Tigray to provide 6 million people, including 3 million children, with urgent and much needed aid.
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Back from 3rd visit to Ethiopia since Tigray conflict began+ travelled to Mekelle. Humanitarian situation has deteriorated.6m people- 3m children - now need food, nutrition, health, water + sanitation assistance. We need complete humanitarian access. @UKinEthiopia @WFP_Ethiopia
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Thank you Chevening Scholars for allowing me to welcome you to the UK at the start of your adventure. I definitely felt your excitement and enthusiasm! All the best for your scholarship and the future beyond.
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Today I met with Dr Sasa, Special Envoy to the UN of CRPH in Myanmar. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง condemns the coup and violent crackdown by the military in Myanmar & stands in solidarity with the NUG & pro-democracy movements.
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Joint statement from European #HumanRightsAmbassadors ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ on #humanrightsdefender Mr Alaa Abd El Fattah @alaa ๐Ÿ‘‡
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โ€œIn Nicaragua there is only detention, exile or deathโ€ for standing up for your rights - words of a relative at Costa Ricaโ€™s legislative assembly exhibition highlighting the plight of political detainees. UK stands in solidarity with political prisoners in Nicaragua.
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Today I heard about the challenges facing independent judges from representatives in Guatemala ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น An independent judiciary is the cornerstone of democracy & crucial to upholding the rule of law and protecting #humanrights . When this is at risk, democracy is at risk.
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Happening nowโ€ฆ Opening of high level event to mark #HumanRights75 ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Afghan female judges arrive in the UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง They fought for women's rights in Afghanistan. This turned them into targets under Taliban rule and at risk of reprisals from criminals they sentenced and now released from prison. I wish them well for the future.
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UK provides a new home for vulnerable Afghan female judges

A group of Afghan judges who are at risk under the Taliban regime have arrived in the UK to start new lives, thanks to assistance by the British Government.

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Accountability is the only way to end the culture of impunity in Myanmar. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง proud to support the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmarโ€™s vital work to facilitate justice and accountability. My statement at #HRC54 today โฌ‡๏ธ
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UN HRC54: UK Statement on Myanmar

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar. As delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French.

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Today marks a year and a half of peaceful protests in ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡พ Belarus. Joint statement from #HumanRightsAmbassadors ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ More than 1,000 political prisoners have been detained. We call for their immediate and unconditional release. We #standwithBelarus
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New security guards at the United Nations in Geneva today ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Sri Lankan poet & teacher Ahnaf Jazeem has spent a year in arbitrary detention. #HumanRightsAmbassadors ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช call for Sri Lanka's government to issue his immediate release or uphold his right to a fair trial.
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Hello Afghanistan! ุณู„ุงู… ุงูุบุงู†ุณุชุงู† The rights of Afghan women, minorities & journalists has never mattered more. I look forward to hearing about the work of @UKinAfghanistan to champion the UKโ€™s reputation on human rights during my first virtual visit today.
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Village burnings, mass killings, airstrikes against civilian targets - atrocities committed by Myanmar military on innocent civilians. There is no justification. The culture of impunity must end. There must be accountability. My statement at #HRC55
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UK has been elected to serve a further three year term as a voting member of the UN #HRC for 2021-23 ย  The council remains the UNโ€™s primary forum to address human rights violations & abuses. ย  The ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง is proud to work with intl partners to promote & protect human rights worldwide
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European Human Rights Ambassadors from ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ call on Sri Lanka to respect all human rights defenders as leading human rights advocate Hejaaz Hezbollah continues to be detained.
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Joint statement by human rights ambassadors from ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ on womenโ€™s rights activists in Saudi Arabia โฌ‡๏ธ #IWHRDD #16Days
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Thank you for your kind messages following this yearโ€™s Chevening Orientation, I was honoured to welcome the scholarship class of 2019. Delighted to meet many Chevening graduates during my current West Africa tour. #IAmChevening Read my full speech here:
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A real privilege to meet @mariaressa winner of the prestigious @NobelPrize . A valuable discussion about promoting media freedom around the world with a truly inspiring journalist.
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It was an honour to meet Judge @EcifuentesMu , president of Colombiaโ€™s post-conflict special court @JEP_Colombia . We discussed the recent milestone of the first charges & crucial next steps for securing transitional justice for victims of the conflict in Colombia.
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Ending FGM: one community at a time. My op-ed for the huffington post. By raising awareness and speaking to communities we can empower girls and end this harmful practice. #EndFGM
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UK Human Rights Ambassador: 'Pandemic Heightened Risk Of FGM'

But the UK's Human Rights Ambassador talks about why some "cutters" are now putting down their tools.

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The UKโ€™s position on racism is clear: there is no place in society for racism. Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Sunday, we continue to focus on the practical steps that states can take to combat racism #HRC46 :
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Thank you President of ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ทLegislative Assemblyโ€™s Commission on Human Rights, @MontseRuizGue , for an engaging discussion on role of legislators in championing human rights.
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European Human Rights Ambassadors met with Civil Society Organisations to discuss serious concerns about the situation of human rights defenders in Egypt following recent troubling arrests. #HumanRights defenders should be able to work without fear of arrest or reprisals.
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UN High Commissioner @mbachelet has tirelessly championed human rights during her four-year term. Today ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง called for her report on China to be released. No state can be allowed to stifle the High Commissionerโ€™s voice. @UKMissionGeneva
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UK statement on UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet

The UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, delivered a statement remarking on the work of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet.

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Thank you @UKinSierraLeone for a fantastic 24 hours in Freetown. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ #salone
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Delighted to meet Mandy Tarawalli ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑMinister of Gender and Childrenโ€™s Affairs who is spearheading legislative change to protect womenโ€™s and girlsโ€™ rights & to achieve gender equality across Sierra Leone.
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200,000 lives were lost in the brutal 36 year civil war in Guatemala. Met with @caldhgt who are doing vital work to secure justice for victims of violations committed during the conflict and human rights defenders today.
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UK calls on Sri Lanka to ensure that victims are at the heart of efforts to achieve justice, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among communities. Human rights defenders must be able to operate freely. My full statement: ย  #HRC45
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Today I addressed the Human Rights Council on behalf of the Core Group on Sri Lanka. We call on Sri Lanka to ensure their democratic space remains open and accountable. They must end impunity for violations and abuses of the past. Full #HRC44 statement:
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An important decision by the Human Rights Council. The conflict in Tigray, now in its 9th month, is one of the most severe and grave human rights, and humanitarian situations, in the world today.
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The ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง is pleased the resolution on #Tigray has been adopted at #HRC47 .ย  It is essential that @UN_HRC be able to receive and discuss reporting from the conflict in the #Tigray region, which this resolution enables.
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The UK & Canada are co-hosting the first official meeting of the Media Freedom Coalition in Geneva, a partnership of 35 countries working together to advocate the safety of journalists and to #DefendMediaFreedom . Looking forward to productive discussions over the next two days.
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Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan was meant to be released from prison on Monday. Instead, we have heard nothing. UK urges the Chinese authorities to confirm that she has been released, and that she can live without fear of further intimidation or harassment. #FreeZhangZhan
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A message from Human Rights Ambassadors from ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ on International Human Rights Day. ๐Ÿ‘‡ Stand up, speak up, retweet.๐Ÿ“ข #Standup4humanrights #HumanRightsDay
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK supports the special session of the ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ UN Human Rights Council on Friday 17th December to examine the grave human rights situation in ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น Ethiopia.
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Foreign Ministers of the @G7 meeting in Liverpool this weekend expressed their concern at the human rights violations and abuses that have reportedly been committed by all parties to the conflict in Ethiopia. So the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง supports the EU call for a Special Session of the @UN_HRC ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Hola Guatemala! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น
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Pleasure joining deputy Minister for Health and @UNFPA at mbagathi hospital in Kenya ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช. Access to family planning is not only a matter of human rights; it is also central to womenโ€™s empowerment, reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development.
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A bientรดt @monicapferro ! Geneva just wonโ€™t be the same without you - but London will certainly be livelier! All the best @UNFPA London!
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Deeply moved by these young girls speaking so powerfully about their rights. Letโ€™s hear their voices: say NO to FGM; say NO to child marriage; say YES to girls education. Thank you @polycomgirls1 @UNFPAKen for such an inspiring visit.
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โ€œHuman rights matter. They matter whether we are in a pandemic or not.โ€ Iโ€™ve written a joint blog with fellow European #HumanRights Ambassadors ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Read it to find out who we are and how we are working togetherโฌ‡๏ธ
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Day 2 in Liberia ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ท finishes with an engaging discussion on human rights with partners ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Afghanistan needs a clear pathway to peace, away from violence. European Human Rights Ambassadors strongly condemn the recent attacks on civilians & call for more accountability as we continue to support the peace efforts โฌ‡๏ธ
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George Floyd's death at the hands of police has forced us to confront an uncomfortable truth. No country is immune from racism. During #HRC43 , I was proud to reaffirm ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งโ€™s unwavering commitment to stamping out racism at home & abroad: #BlackLivesMatter
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Item 4 of ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ Human Rights Council is for highlighting human rights issues that merit the Councilโ€™s attention. Top of UK list ๐Ÿ”บRussiaโ€™s large-scale forced transfer of Ukrainian civilians, incl. children ๐Ÿ”บChinaโ€™s oppressive policies in Tibet & Xinjiang
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UN HRC52: UK Statement under Item 4 General Debate

UK Statement under Item 4 General Debate delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French.

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Today we remember #CaoShunli , a courageous Chinese lawyer & human rights activist who died ten years ago this day. We pay tribute to all human rights defenders around the world who, like Cao, have paid the ultimate price for standing up for their rights. #HumanRightsAmbassadors
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The UK is deeply concerned by the systematic discrimination faced by the Rohingya. The Independent Investigative Mechanism for #Myanmar is essential in collecting evidence of the most serious crimes & violations of international law. My #HRC44 statement:
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Valuable opportunity to hear first hand from journalists on the increasingly challenging environment for media to operate in #Guatemala ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น The UK will continue to champion #mediafreedom in Guatemala and around the world.
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Incredibly inspiring to meet 13 year old environmental activist @franciscoactiv2 at the UN today Francisco has been campaigning for children to be recognised as political actors in the climate change debate He is keen to meet @antonioguterres - Iโ€™m sure that can be arranged ๐Ÿ˜‰
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โ€œFreedoms of peaceful assembly & association are central to the effective functioning of societyโ€. A pleasure to meet #JimmyLai โ€™s son Sebastian. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง remains committed to standing up for rights & freedoms in Hong Kong and will continue raising Jimmy Laiโ€™s case.
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Thank you @UKMissionGeneva for standing up for the freedoms of peaceful assembly & association today @UN_HRC . Thank you @SimonManleyFCDO for raising #JimmyLai โ€™s case in the interactive dialogue with @cvoule @UN_SPExperts & @RitaFrenchFCDO for meeting Sebastien Lai. #FreeJimmyLai
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UK is concerned by the conviction of former prosecutor Virginia Laparra in #Guatemala as a result of her admirable and brave commitment to helping her country confront #corruption . Itโ€™s for judiciary, executive, and legislature to ensure that corruption is stopped.
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Human rights are the fundamental foundations for a fair, open & thriving society. As Deputy Permanent Representative and Ambassador for Human Rights @UKMissionGeneva , I will reinforce UK support for the multilateral system and strengthen our drive to champion human rights.
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Happening nowโ€ฆopening session of #GlobalRefugeeForum Cate Blanchett & Ke Huy Quan deliver powerful remarks on the lived reality of refugees @FilippoGrandi calls for empowerment of refugees; tackling route causes to their flight; & tackling obstacles to their successful return
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Assalomu alaykum! Today I begin my virtual visit to #Uzbekistan . Looking forward to productive discussions and receiving an update on ongoing reforms with ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฟ partners and civil society (1/2)
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Proudly wearing my Maasai necklace made by a FGM survivor. #EndFGM #InvestDontRest
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๐Ÿ”นHappening now ๐Ÿ”น High level opening of UN Human Rights Council with @antonioguterres @volker_turk High level dignitaries from 150 states participating. Session opened with a minuteโ€™s silence to mark loss of life and suffering from the earthquake in Turkey & Syria.
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What do you see in this image? These are photos of some 5,000 men and women detained in Xinjiang, China๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ @mbachelet is current visiting China. She must have unfettered and meaningful access to investigate human rights violations occurring in Xinjiang.
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Russian activists, filmmakers & LGBT people fleeing persecution demonstrated incredible bravery in @welcomechechnya . Thank you @ByDavidFrance for shining a light on the appalling treatment of LGBT people in #Chechnya . The ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง stands in solidarity with the #LGBT ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆcommunity in ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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I addressed the Special Rapporteur on Torture today: The UK unreservedly condemns the use of torture, an abhorrent violation of human rights and human dignity. My #HRC43 statement:
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UK remains committed to standing up for the rights of Rohingyas: ๐Ÿ”น providing over ยฃ380m to the response in Bangladesh and Myanmar ๐Ÿ”น supporting efforts to seek accountability for survivors ๐Ÿ”นconsistently called for voluntary, safe, dignified returns
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Six years on, we reflect on the horrific events of the Rohingya crisis. UK continues to raise rights of Rohingya on international stage and listen to their hopes & aspirations for a sustainable future, like returns to Myanmar when conditions allow @UKinMyanmar @UKinBangladesh
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Itโ€™s International Day of the Girl Child today. UK is committed to ensuring that every girl receives 12 years of quality education. Today, Iโ€™m calling on others to support the Safe to Learn campaign - accelerating global action to end violence in schools.
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The sense of urgency in achieving gender equality becomes greater each year. Today #HumanRightsAmbassadors & #GenderEquality Ambassadors join forces to praise the incredible and courageous work of women & girls on the frontline fighting for human rights & freedoms. ๐Ÿ™ #IWD2023
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A truly inspirational conversation with Agata Szczesniak contributor. The online media outlet is fully financed by crowd funding - providing free and independent news in Poland through #twitter and #instagram .
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Today I spoke with our British troops in @UN_MINUSMA . Peacekeeping and human rights go hand in hand. UKโ€™s coordination of military and civilian efforts in Mali is demonstrating how this can be done. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ #LRRG #UN #Humanrights
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Good morning Bratislava! ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dobry den Bratislava!
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Lively discussion over dinner with members of ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡นGuatemalan Congress on championing human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Great to meet the youngest Congresswoman & the first gay Congressman. Diversity in democracy is vital to ensure views of all citizens are represented.
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And then there were 12โ€ฆ #HumanRightsAmbassadors ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Congratulations to Iceland for appointing its first human rights ambassador @EFlygenring . A pleasure to meet with you and other colleagues this morning to discuss human rights priorities.
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Accountability for human rights violations committed across Myanmar is a key step towards reconciliation & long-term stability. We urge Myanmar to cooperate with the IIMM and to take steps to strengthen domestic accountability processes: ย  ย  #HRC45
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As #BlackHistoryMonth begins, it was a privilege to deliver ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งstatement on racism at the Human Rights Council. ย  We are committed to working with other countries on this agenda & will continue to participate in anti-racism related UN mechanisms.
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Investigative journalists can face intimidation and harassment simply for doing their jobs. A real pleasure to meet Paulo Ugaz, in Peru, and hear of her determination to uncover the facts and keep the public informed. @larryportera
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An evening with some of the incredible women ambassadors working in Geneva and the deputy high commissioner @UNHumanRights - with a special guest appearance from Nelli ๐Ÿฆฎ A fantastic way to end #InternationalWomensDay2023 Thank you Dรฉsirรฉe @AustriaUNGeneva for hosting.
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Journalism is not a crime. Silencing a free press is one. Joint statement from #HumanRightsAmbassadors on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists โคต๏ธ #DefendMediaFreedom
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A first for me! Producing sanitary pads for young girls in Kibra, Nairobi. Menstruation should not stop girls from attending school and accessing their right to education. A pleasure sharing this experience with the youngest Kenyan minister @nadia_abdalla_ @Polycomgirls1 ๐Ÿ™
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I just had the honour of delivering a statement on behalf of all 54 #Commonwealth member states โ€“ a first in the Human Rights Council. All states, irrespective of size or resources, are entitled to participate in multilateral mechanisms. #HRC45
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A pleasure to meet @agnes_leina , an inspiring woman leading community efforts to #endfgm in #Kajiada , Kenya ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช She is working with the whole Maasai communityโ€ฆthe young, the elders, the men, the womenโ€ฆall who have pledged to ban the practice completely. ๐Ÿ™Œ
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I stand up for LGBT+ rights. Valuable conversation on importance of activism, education, training and research to ensure LGBT+ rights are fully protected in #Guatemala . @InfoOTRANS @VParalelas @ObservatorioLam
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UDHR Article 15: Everyone has the right to a nationality. 4.4 million people around the world are stateless. The formidable Cate Blanchett moderates discussion with advocates from Nepal & Rohingya on #EndingStatelessness and addressing gender inequalities. #GlobalRefugeeForum
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โ€œIt is time for the government of Iran to listen. It is time for the perpetrators of these violations to be held to account. It is time for justice for the Iranian people. And for the women and girls of Iran, itโ€™s time for freedom.โ€ My statement to ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณHRC
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The ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง will not stay silent on the appalling treatment of the LGBT community of Chechnya. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง has imposed asset freezes & travel bans on Apti Alaudinov, Magomed Daudov & Aiub Kataev for their role in the systematic arrest, torture & murder of LGBT people in Chechnya. #Iamawitness
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Russian activists, filmmakers & LGBT people fleeing persecution demonstrated incredible bravery in @welcomechechnya . Thank you @ByDavidFrance for shining a light on the appalling treatment of LGBT people in #Chechnya . The ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง stands in solidarity with the #LGBT ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆcommunity in ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
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1 in 3 women around the world ๐ŸŒŽ is subject to gender based violence. Join us in taking action and working towards the full elimination of violence against women & girls. Joint statement from #HumanRightsAmbassadors ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช #OrangeTheWorld ย  #16Days
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โ€œElections alone cannot bring democratic transition or resolve political challenges.โ€ Joint statement calls for broad, meaningful national dialogue and peaceful solutions to enable Ethiopiaโ€™s democratic development, reduce conflict & deliver a political resolution in Tigray. โคต๏ธ
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At #HRC45 today, UK called out on reprisals including against Mohamed El-Baqer & Ebrahim Metwally Hegazy in Egypt; Li Yuhan, Chen Jiangfang, Xu Yan & Qin Yongming in China; as well as acts of intimidation & reprisals by Venezuelan security forces. (1/2)
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A familiar Geneva face in Santiago. A real pleasure to reconnect with former ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ High Commissioner for Human Rights & first female President of Chile ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ @mbachelet
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#NEWS ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Members of @UN_HRC have voted to create an independent Fact-Finding Mission on #Iran . This will ensure that alleged violations of #HumanRights since #MahsaAmini โ€™s death are properly investigated & documented. Also crucial for accountability. #WomanLifeFreedom
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Hunger constitutes a violation of human dignity. It must never be used as a weapon of war. Russiaโ€™s war on Ukraine is contributing to global food insecurity. It has disrupted agricultural production, blocked ports & destroyed infrastructure. 67 countries join statement at #HRC
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#HumanRightsAmbassadors ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ had a valuable briefing with @JordanRodas , Ombudsman of Guatemala ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡น regarding the concerning situation for civil society and human rights defenders in the country. Statement below โคต๏ธ
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Hola Costa Rica! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท
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