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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Friday, 21 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Development Aid: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department plans to increase support for women and girls in conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable regions.

Answer

The UK continues to place women and girls at the heart of our international work, including playing a key role in the global effort to tackle violence against women and girls. We are also continuing to support countries to build resilient and sustainable health systems, and partner with governments to strengthen their own education systems. Detailed decisions on how the ODA budget will be used from 2026/27 to 2028/29 will be announced in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93433
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed conflict Climate change Development aid Women
Link
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