Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Anderson (Labour). It was answered by Shahid Malik (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2008 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Non-Governmental Organisations (Iraq)

Question: What support his Department is providing to non-governmental organisations in Iraq.

Answer: Since 2004, the Department for International Development has provided £20.5 million to strengthen Iraqi civil society. Recipient organisations have included those working on minority and women's rights, as well as wider human rights. Current support includes a programme run by the BBC World Service Trust to foster an independent media in Iraq. DFID is also providing £17 million this year for humanitarian assistance, much of which is allocated, either directly or through the UN, to non-governmental organisations in Iraq.

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