53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Eswatini
What was announced
UK Statement at Eswatini's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- The United Kingdom recognises Eswatini’s progress on human rights issues since its last UPR review, which followed the violent response against protesters during civil unrest earlier that year. We welcome the improved social stability in Eswatini and encourage the government to develop a proportionate approach towards protests, in line with international human rights law, to facilitate this important form of freedom of expression.
- We remain concerned that levels of violence against women and girls in Eswatini remain high, and LGBT+ people continue to face discrimination and harassment.
- Decriminalises consensual same-sex sexual conduct and takes effective measures to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, including by ensuring LGBT+ rights groups and organisations are able to register and operate freely.
Who and where
Global and regional bodies
- United Nations Human Rights Council (Level 8 of 10) · more news
Countries
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
- Level 8: The UN and global treaty bodies · news at this level
- Level 6: National government · news at this level
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Human rights internationally.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/53rd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-eswatini
- Published 2026-11-09 13:04:50 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-09 13:15:43 UTC from GOV.UK
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