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star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
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star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the letter from the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of 22 July regarding Official Development Assistance, (1) what analysis and evaluation techniques will be deployed in prioritising the various streams of development projects across the Sustainable Development Goals spectrum, and (2) what measures will be taken to establish the non-recoverable costs of cancelled or reduced programmes as a result of (a) the reduction in funding, (b) the impact of COVID-19, and (c) the merger of the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
star this property uin HL7435 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-07more like thismore than 2020-08-07
unstar this property answer text <p>DFID’s evaluation approach is underpinned by the principles of transparency, rigour and independence, achieved with skilled analytical staff that have a deep and extensive evaluation experience.</p><p><br>Every DFID programme is subject to an annual review which looks at the performance of partners and DFID, including consideration of Value for Money. These reviews are published. Controls are in place to ensure that costs will be identified and recorded in line with Managing Public Money, including where necessary any write-offs or losses. The anticipated decline in GNI and hence ODA, the impact of covid-19, alongside all other key issues will be disclosed as necessary within the department’s 2020/21 Governance Statement.</p><p><br>We will continue to look at how money can be spent most effectively against our priorities, including through the Integrated Review, and the Spending Review – both of which will inform the priorities of the new Department.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-07T10:50:15.753Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-07T10:50:15.753Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228255
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star this property date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
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star this property hansard heading South Sudan: Mental Health Services more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what funding they have allocated for mental health programmes in South Sudan. more like this
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The Earl of Sandwich more like this
star this property uin HL7554 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-07more like thismore than 2020-08-07
unstar this property answer text <p>The UK is the leading provider of health services in South Sudan, through the Health Pooled Fund (HPF) (£175m 2018-2023). Through the HPF, UK Aid is improving capacity to identify and manage mental health illnesses in health facilities and hospitals; last year HPF trained 412 health workers on mental health across South Sudan.</p><p><br>UK Aid is also supporting specialised mental health services in areas heavily impacted by violence, through our partnerships with Humanity and Inclusion (£3.7m 2018-2021) and Medair (£16m 2016-2021). We also provide psycho-social support to survivors of gender-based violence as part of a five-year £22 million programme with the International Medical Corps. Finally, UK Aid is working in partnership with the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to provide mental health and psychosocial services in protection of civilian sites, with services targeted particularly at vulnerable groups including women and girls.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-07T11:56:00.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-07T11:56:00.067Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
1227850
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star this property date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
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star this property hansard heading Detention Centres: Refugees more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, and intend to have, with UNHCR and other governments and agencies, about (1) the resettlement of refugees and migrants, and (2) preventing existing refugee camps and detention centres becoming permanent. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
star this property uin HL7227 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
unstar this property answer text <p>The UK maintains an ongoing dialogue with UNHCR and a range of other partners, including other governments and agencies, and has a strong and constructive relationship across a range of asylum and resettlement issues.</p><p>Our resettlement schemes offer a safe and legal route to the UK for vulnerable refugees in need of protection. We work closely with UNHCR in the operation of our schemes. UNHCR is uniquely placed to identify those living in formal refugee camps, informal settlements and host communities who would benefit most from resettlement to the UK.</p><p>Refugee camps provide vital humanitarian assistance including shelter, food, clean water, and sanitation and medical services, but can also limit movement and longer-term options for refugees. As such, they are normally considered temporary measures of last resort. While camps provide a vital lifeline for many refugees a relatively small number (around 5.3 million refugees) live in them, with the majority in urban areas, informal settlements and out-of-camp individual accommodation.</p><p>We actively engaged in agreeing the Global Compact on Refugees, which aims to boost refugees’ self-reliance while simultaneously supporting generous host communities and countries – an approach that the UK has helped to develop and champion.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:18:57.503Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:18:57.503Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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2018
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1227880
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star this property date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
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star this property hansard heading Coronavirus: Disease Control more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the ethical implications of the creation of emergency funds by multinational corporations to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. more like this
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Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
star this property uin HL7230 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
unstar this property answer text <p>The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a severe impact on those who work in and supply global value chains. 292 million jobs in manufacturing supply chains are at high risk globally due to the COVID-19-related drop in consumer demand. These include 73 million in textiles and garment supply chains – a critical source of labour demand for many of the poorest and most vulnerable workers globally.</p><p><br>Multinational corporations have significant reach and can have a positive impact on their supply chains. DFID is partnering with Unilever to deploy a Hygiene and Behaviour Change Coalition to combat COVID-19 where our support is matched in-kind from Unilever. DFID is also supportive of initiatives such as the ILO/IUTC Action in the Global Garment Industry that encourages good practice. We also support the efforts of organisations like the Ethical Trading Initiative and Fairtrade Foundation, who work with companies to ensure good working conditions in their supply chains. Finally, DFID has provided funding to the Business and COVID-19 Response Centre, which is working to accelerate global learning and action to support the most vulnerable people in companies’ supply chains.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:40:07.053Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:40:07.053Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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4153
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
1227982
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star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development more like this
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
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star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what management and oversight precautions, if any, they are putting in place to (1) increase accountability of aid spending; and (2) prevent non-attributable day-to-day spending being re-badged as aid. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
star this property uin HL7336 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
unstar this property answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring that every pound spent on Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) achieves maximum value for money for taxpayers based on the same high standards of accountability and effectiveness as all areas of public expenditure. Individual departments are responsible under public spending rules for monitoring all public money including their UK aid programming and ensuring that they deliver value for money. Robust parliamentary and independent scrutiny of the aid budget will continue – the form that Parliamentary scrutiny takes is for Parliament to decide. UK ODA continues to be spent in accordance with international rules on what constitutes aid as set by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:40:57.423Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:40:57.423Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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50
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227983
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development more like this
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
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star this property hansard heading Africa: Development Aid more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in redirecting aid programmes in each relevant country in Africa through (1) their country programmes, (2) multilateral programmes, and (3) the World Food Programme; and for full details in each case. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
star this property uin HL7337 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
unstar this property answer text <p>Many bilateral and multilateral aid programmes across Africa have been redirected, prioritising health, humanitarian, growth and trade as well as education and nutrition, recognising that these components are vital both for the immediate response to COVID-19, and for longer-term recovery. The UK has successfully pivoted huge amounts of programming to support nimble and innovative responses in African countries.</p><p><br>For example, in South Sudan, the UK is making a significant contribution to government-led efforts to prevent and respond to cases of COVID-19, including through support for infection prevention and control as well as water, sanitation and hygiene activities. The UK’s flagship Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme (WISH) has been adapted in 24 countries across Africa to ensure the continuation of lifesaving services to marginalised women and girls despite COVID-19. Multilaterally, £20m has been provided towards the African Union’s new COVID-19 response plan which funds and deploys health workers, clinical equipment, and capacity building training to all 55 AU Member States. In 2020, DFID has so far provided USD 254million to support the World Food Programme’s operations – this includes a USD 19million contribution to The World Food Programme’s Global Services in response to COVID-19.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:52:09.713Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:52:09.713Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227984
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star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development more like this
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
star this property hansard heading Africa: Development Aid more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the extensive flooding across East Africa and the Horn of Africa in the context of the UK aid programme. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
star this property uin HL7338 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
unstar this property answer text <p>Across East Africa and the Horn of Africa, 25.8 million people are severely food insecure and 1.3 million have been affected by floods since March. The UK has responded to localised flood impacts through the START Network, including provision of relief items and recovery programming.</p><p>We are deeply concerned about the food security situation. Heavy rains in the region have provided conditions conducive to the unprecedented locust outbreaks, which will affect the food security situation even further. The UK is supporting the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) emergency appeal to help to control the increase of locusts across East Africa, as well as reduce the risk of swarms spreading into the Sahel.</p><p>The humanitarian situation will be exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19. We are urgently redirecting UK aid programmes right across Africa to respond to these compound risks.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:33:03.55Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:33:03.55Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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50
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228036
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star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development more like this
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
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star this property hansard heading Development Aid: Females more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Adolescent Girls' Education and Empowerment programme planned by the Department for International Development will still take place. more like this
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Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
star this property uin HL7346 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
unstar this property answer text <p>The UK Government remains committed to delivering 12 years of quality education for all girls. Education, particularly girls’ education, will remain a top priority in the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and a priority for the Prime Minister personally. In my role as Special Envoy for Girls’ Education, I am working to accelerate progress towards getting marginalised girls into schools, staying there and staying safe, and benefitting from quality learning. I am working closely with international partners to encourage greater global ambition, coordination, and investment on girls’ education.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:12:33.79Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:12:33.79Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
1228103
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star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Department for International Development more like this
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the diversion of 30 per cent of Official Development Assistance budget to departments other than the Department for International Development on (1) support for the poorest people, (2) the maintenance of transparency and effectiveness procedures, and (3) maintaining focus on poverty reduction. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
star this property uin HL7436 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
unstar this property answer text <p>The 2015 Aid Strategy set out the Government’s new approach to aid where we embraced an integrated approach to delivering Official Development Assistance (ODA). This recognised the role of aid in tackling poverty and global challenges such as insecurity and that this serves our national interest. The delivery of ODA programmes by departments other than DFID has enabled us to leverage knowledge, skills and expertise from across government, delivering programmes that contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals and addressing the diversity of today’s development challenges. This collective effort has allowed our ODA programmes to deliver both strong development impact. The Government remains committed to ensuring that every pound spent on ODA is spent transparently and achieves maximum value for money for taxpayers.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:50:20.737Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:50:20.737Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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1228105
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star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development remove filter
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star this property hansard heading Haiti: Development Aid more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Department for International Development’s involvement in Haiti, given reports by the community and international agencies of the continuing levels of poverty, unrest, sexual exploitation and abuse. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
star this property uin HL7438 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
unstar this property answer text <p>While the UK does not have a bilateral development programme in Haiti, we support Haiti through our contributions to agencies such as the United Nations, European Union and the World Bank Group who have a strong presence on the ground. Our contributions are helping to make sure reconstruction reduces future disaster risks, health facilities are more climate resilient and the economy is better managed and supported. DFID holds itself to the highest standards and UK Aid must be delivered at all times in ways which do no harm. We will not fund any organisation that does not meet our high standards on safeguarding. Evidence suggests that sexual exploitation and abuse increase during crises and we must never be complacent. This is a long-term agenda and DFID continues to drive work to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment. We are making good progress with initiatives that root out perpetrators and improve support to survivors and victims.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:50:57.953Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:50:57.953Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this