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Thank you, Mr Chair. On the night of 1 to 2 July, Russia launched a massive attack against Ukraine. It fired 496 drones and 74 missiles, killing at least 30 civilians and injuring a further 91 – the vast majority in Kyiv. Four days later, Russia launched another mass attack on Ukraine’s capital region, firing […]

Many thanks, Madam President, and our sincere thanks to the DRC for convening this important discussion and to you for your personal leadership on this agenda. I also extend my thanks to the briefers. To Ms Jocelyn, your briefing was a stark reminder of the devastating impact of ongoing gang violence on women and girls […]

Mr Chair, over recent months the Russian Federation has repeatedly sought to characterise Ukraine as terrorists. Last week in this Forum was the most recent example. This is a deliberate line of argument, designed to reframe an illegal war of aggression as something it is not, and to erode the legitimacy of Ukraine’s self-defence. We […]

The British High Commission in New Zealand can provide help but will not be able to get you out of prison or get you special treatment because you’re British. Find out what help the embassy or consulate can provide. Family and friends can contact: the British High Commission in Wellington the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development […]

Thank you Mr President,  The UK would like to thank the OIC for presenting Resolution L.20 on the human rights situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar.  As we have heard repeatedly throughout this Council, including from the High Commissioner and Special Rapporteur, the Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar continue to suffer from appalling human […]

Thank you, Mr President The UK is pleased to join consensus on this important resolution and thanks the Core Group for its leadership throughout the negotiations. Freedom of opinion and expression is a cornerstone of democratic societies, accountability, and the protection of all human rights. At a time when journalists, media workers, human rights defenders, […]

Thank you, Mr President. We join others in taking this opportunity to pay tribute to Colombia’s role as penholder in these difficult circumstances and wish to honour once again the memory of Ambassador Gustavo Gallon. The United Kingdom is pleased to join consensus on this important resolution and thanks the Core Group for its leadership […]

Thank you, Mr President, Child, early and forced marriage is a harmful practice and a form of gender-based violence. The UK supports efforts to tackle the root causes of the practice, including discriminatory social norms, gender inequality and violence against women and girls. It is in this context, that we thank the core group and […]

Mr Chair, Director General, Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, I would like to begin by welcoming Your Excellency, Ambassador Basri, as the new Executive Council Chair – you can count on the UK’s full support. My Thanks also to Ambassador Schieb for his service as the previous Chair of this Council. I also warmly welcome the new […]