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Written question asked by Imran Hussain (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 April 2016. It was answered by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Monday, 25 April 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


World Humanitarian Summit

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if her Department will take steps to address the issue of funding for child protection interventions in humanitarian contexts at the World Humanitarian Summit in May 2016.

Answer

The World Humanitarian Summit presents a major opportunity to reflect on the international humanitarian system, including how it delivers for the most vulnerable, such as children. The UK recognises the critical importance of protecting children in times of crisis and expects this issue to be raised at the Summit, where the UK will be launching new commitments on funding and delivering education in emergencies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34527
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Children Protection World Humanitarian Summit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk