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Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report 2019

16 July 2020

Proposing MP
Dominic Raab Con
Esher and Walton
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about the release of the 2019 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy.

Action Requested

Dominic Raab has laid before Parliament a copy of the report which assesses human rights developments in 30 designated countries and outlines UK's efforts to promote and defend human rights globally.

Key Facts

  • The report analyses human rights developments overseas in 2019.
  • It covers 30 Human Rights Priority Countries including Afghanistan, China, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and others.
  • The UN Charter established three pillars: maintaining international peace and security; promoting and protecting human rights; fostering development.
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