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<p>In response to the current crisis, the UK has allocated an overall aid package
of £23 million for 2014/15 to support the needs of internally displaced people in
Iraq. £18.7 million of this has been allocated for Northern Iraq. Given the displacement
and movement of people in Iraq, it is not possible to have precise information on
the number of women and girls assisted by UK aid programmes in the Kurdistan Region
of Iraq.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>DFID funding includes programming to prevent
and respond to sexual violence. Activities include establishing women and children’s
community centres, which provide group counselling and support for women, as well
as offering safe spaces for children to play and learn.</p><p> </p>
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