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<p>The UK is committed to protecting and promoting human rights throughout the world
through both bilateral and multilateral engagement, by working with and supporting
human rights defenders, who play an essential role in upholding and promoting respect
for human rights, democratic freedoms and civil society. We regularly raise concerns
about countries that do not comply with their human rights obligations at the UN Human
Rights Council, the Council of Europe and other multilateral fora; the UK has provided
recommendations at every country's Universal Periodic Review since it began in 2008.</p><p>Additionally,
we work to support democracies across the globe, whether secular or otherwise, as
the system that best allows for societies that are more secure, more prosperous, and
better equipped to meet the needs of their people. Effective democracy allows people
to discuss and debate issues freely, to challenge their governments and to make informed
decisions. Through our work with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and others,
the UK works to strengthen democracy and to create inclusive, accountable and transparent
democratic systems across the globe.</p>
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