In the Lords

My Lords, the UK has repeatedly emphasised, and pointed the finger at, the negative influence of Russian activities in Africa.

My Lords, I am afraid I do not have the figures for the most recent contribution to the World Food Programme, but we are one of the majo

My Lords, the UK recognises that widows can face multiple forms of abuse, stigmatisation and hardship following the loss of their partner

My Lords, under the strategy I mentioned in my Answer, the FCDO will continue to stand up and speak out for women and girls’ rights and f

My Lords, I will struggle to provide details on the property issue, but it is certainly true that the UK rightly recognises that older wi

My Lords, I will certainly convey that message and request to the Minister for Asia.

My Lords, at the Commission on the Status of Women in March 2019, the UK directly helped secure the first-ever UN-level recognition of th

My Lords, it is difficult to work out exactly how much of the funding directed towards women and girls is focused specifically on widows.

I echo the noble Lord’s compliments in recognition of the noble Lord, Lord Loomba, for the work his foundation has done.

The UK is committed to media freedom, which we believe is essential to a functioning society.