Written question asked by Candy Atherton (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 May 2003. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans she has to ensure the involvement of women and women's groups in the reconstruction of Iraq.

Answer: Ms Atherton: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what plans she has to ensure the involvement of women and women's groups in the reconstruction of Iraq. [111165] Clare Short: DFID will strive to ensure women are included in all phases and levels of reconstruction in Iraq. We must help Iraqi women to secure the gains they have achieved and ensure that women's rights are a central part of Iraq's post-war agenda. We are discussing these issues with our partners, including the UN.

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