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<p>The UK is committed to implementing the EU Guidelines in order to ensure human
rights defenders are protected around the world. We are pleased that the UK will join
the EU, other Member States, Norway and Switzerland in a joint strategy to support
human rights defenders in Afghanistan, including women, developed in consultation
with Afghan human rights defenders. The strategy is due to be published in early December
and we will work with our partners to ensure its effective implementation.</p><p>The
Foreign and Commonwealth Office is also providing funding to support Kabul Human Rights
Week in December. This 4-day event will focus on human rights defenders, including
capacity building and protection mechanisms – a key part of delivering our strategy.</p>
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