Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 20791
Syria: Women
Tabled: 17 December 2024
Answered: 6 January 2025
Question
Claire Hanna
Social Democratic & Labour Party — Belfast South and Mid Down
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take to help ensure the representation of women in political institutions in Syria.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerIn 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.Senior FCDO officials recently travelled to Damascus, where they discussed the importa...
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