Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 81209

Afghanistan: Women's Rights

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal DemocratInverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
The Government condemns the Taliban's appalling repression of Afghan women and girls. Officials regularly engage with the Taliban on UK Government priorities, including human rights. The Government is working with international partners to maintain collec...

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