Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 20587

Syria: Women

Tabled: 17 December 2024

Answered: 6 January 2025

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will hold discussions with the new government of Syria on including women in senior roles in the (a) government, (b) judiciary, (c) peace and reconciliation dialogue, (

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

In the UK's engagement with international partners and Syrian contacts, we have stressed the importance of inclusivity and respect for human rights, including for women and minorities.Senior FCDO officials recently travelled to Damascus, where they discus...

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