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Written question asked by Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Friday, 20 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Sudan: Conferences

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, what part they are playing in organising the Berlin Conference on Sudan in April; whether they will ensure that representatives of the Sudanese government will be invited to attend the conference; and what steps they are taking to ensure their participation contributes to an inclusive and credible process.

Answer

On 24 February, the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls, Baroness Harman, met senior German Foreign Ministry officials to discuss coordinated action on atrocity prevention and accountability in Sudan, and ensuring meaningful participation by Sudanese women, and wider civil society voices, at the International Sudan Conference in April in Berlin that Germany is co-hosting with the UK, the African Union, the European Union, France and the US. This meeting also provided a platform for Sudanese women to inform discussions ahead of the Berlin Sudan Conference.

We remain in close discussion with our co-hosts to shape an inclusive and meaningful Conference. We continue to engage with all parties, to urge agreement to a ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access, and adherence to international humanitarian law.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15331
Session
2024-26
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Equality Conferences Sudan
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