Bambos Charalambous

Bambos Charalambous

Labour — Southgate and Wood Green

Speaking in the House of Commons on 9 January 2025

Debate

Impact of Conflict on Women and Girls

Contribution

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate and on her excellent speech. One of the consequences of war and conflict is disruption to education. The educational void is catastrophic, not just for girls themselves but for their families, communities and nations, too. A lack of education for girls also undermines peacebuilding. Studies show that educated women are key to rebuilding post-conflict societies, participating in governance, and preventing the resurgence of violence. Does my hon. Friend agree that the UK must champion the protection of education in conflict zones and hold Governments and militias to account when they attack schools or use them for military purposes?

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