Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 April 2012. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 30 April 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Afghanistan
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the answer of 19 April 2012, Official Report, column 492W, on Afghanistan, if he will work with the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission to examine the increase in the number of women being arrested and imprisoned for zina in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The UK, alongside international partners, continues to provide funding to the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission on a broad range of Human Rights concerns inside Afghanistan. An important area of their work focuses on educating Afghan citizens on human rights, particularly in reference to women and children, and resolving cases of human rights violations and abuse. The UK will continue to support their work.
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- Reference
- 106049; 543 c1346W
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Subjects
- Afghanistan
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