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Written question asked by Alex Ballinger (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


UK Integrated Security Fund: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes in gender and conflict advisory capacity on the ability of the Integrated Security Fund to mainstream Women, Peace and Security and conflict sensitivity; and who is accountable for delivery of that mainstreaming across portfolio boards.

Answer

The Integrated Security Fund-supported Gender and National Security portfolio has a total budget of £4.85 million in 2025/26, of which approximately £1.6 million (33 per cent) is targeted specifically to tackling Violence against Women and Girls.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119081
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed conflict Women Finance Peace Security UK Integrated Security Fund
Link
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