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Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2021

09 December 2022

Proposing MP
James Cleverly Con
Braintree
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the release of the 2021 FCDO Report on Human Rights and Democracy.

Action Requested

The report details the government's efforts in 2021 to promote and defend human rights globally, including initiatives against sexual violence, modern slavery, religious persecution, media freedom violations, and support for human rights defenders.

Key Facts

  • The 2021 FCDO Report on Human Rights and Democracy has been laid before Parliament (CP number 768).
  • The report analyses global human rights developments in 2021.
  • Initiatives include addressing sexual violence against women and girls in conflict, eradicating modern slavery, defending religious minorities, promoting media freedom, and supporting human rights defenders.
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