Written question asked by Lord Ahmed (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 11 June 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2018. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 June 2018 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Bangladesh: Rohingya

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations, if any, they have received about any issues in relation to safeguarding or sexual abuse of Rohingya women and children in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh; and what action they intend to take in response to such issues.

Answer: We recognise that Rohingya women and girls face risks in the camps including domestic violence, sexual harassment, forced labour and sexual exploitation. DFID is helping to provide services including psycho-social counselling, reproductive health services, child-friendly spaces, safe shelters and legal advice. We are also providing essential support for personal safety, including improved lighting and alarms to help keep women and girls safer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL8471
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Children Women Protection Sexual offences Refugees Myanmar Bangladesh Rohingya
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