Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 20792

Syria: Women's Rights

Tabled: 17 December 2024
Answered: 6 January 2025

Question

Claire Hanna

Social Democratic & Labour PartyBelfast 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 that women's rights are protected in Syria.

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.Senior FCDO officials recently travelled to Damascus, where they discussed the importa...

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