Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 42414

Development Aid: Women

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 10 April 2025

Question

Fabian Hamilton

LabourLeeds North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure UK aid supports women facing persecution due to both their faith and gender.

Answer

Stephen Doughty
The UK remains strongly committed to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. It is our firm opinion that no one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. We are championing the right to FoRB and promoting tolerance and...

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