Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 May 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Mali: Gender Based Violence
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he is having with international counterparts on tackling sexual violence on women in Mali.
- Answer
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The UK remains committed to addressing sexual violence against women and girls in Mali, including through our bilateral programming. In financial year 2024/25, the UK allocated £800,000 to the Women in Law and Development in Africa for survivor support and economic empowerment initiatives, £300,000 to the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to strengthen protection mechanisms. These programmes provide trauma support, skills training, and leadership development for women.
The UK also co-chairs the Women's Empowerment Dialogue Group in Bamako alongside the International Organisation for Migration and UN Women, working with the Government of Mali and international partners to advance gender equality and tackle sexual violence. These efforts reflect the UK's broader commitment to women's rights in the Sahel.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 50493
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Mali Gender based violence
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- 2025-09-05 22:57:11 +0100
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