Written question asked by Neil Parish (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2021. It was answered by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Friday, 9 July 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Brazil: Human Rights

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to help protect the rights of indigenous peoples in Brazil.

Answer: The UK is committed to promoting and defending the human rights of all individuals, and we continues to support work with indigenous communities across Brazil, including in the Amazon region. UK programmes on building back better after the COVID-19 pandemic include a focus on vulnerable groups, including in the Amazon region, and work on issues such as solar energy, primary health, and skills development. The UK has also supported local and indigenous people in the Amazon through our International Climate Finance Programmes, with nearly £120 million invested since 2012.

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