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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 December 2022. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 December 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Women: Equality

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his counterparts in Commonwealth countries on advancing gender equality globally.

Answer

As set out in our International Development Strategy the UK is committed to providing women and girls with the freedom they need to succeed, unlocking their future potential, educating girls, supporting their empowerment and protecting them against violence.

The FCDO works closely with EU and Commonwealth counterparts at all levels to progress gender equality both bilaterally and in multilateral fora. For instance, the G7 2022 Communique makes multiple references to progressing gender equality and supporting the empowerment of women and girls. At the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Leaders adopted a Declaration for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women 2022-2030.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-germany-2022-communique/g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-germany-2022-communique

https://thecommonwealth.org/our-work/gender

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104341
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Commonwealth Women Equality
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk