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619944

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Middle East: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which (a) Israeli and (b) Palestinian non-governmental organisations and projects receive how much funding from his Department.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	49939
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2016 answer text <p>The following Israeli and Palestinian non-governmental organisations and projects are funded from the bilateral programme budget during the current financial year (2016/17). These are projected spend figures so are subject to change.</p><p>- Burj Alluqluq Centre Society - This project aims to prevent conflict through the creation of extra-curricular programmes that enable youth to have alternatives to being on the street, reducing the likelihood of violence and countering extremism in the most marginalised areas in Occupied East Jerusalem. Through academic and leadership training, this project will improve employment prospects and build the skills of vulnerable youth. - £49,324</p><p>- El Hakawati - Promoting stability in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), and preserving the cultural and physical viability of the two-state solution. Supporting the preservation of Palestinian identity and culture in Occupied East Jerusalem. - £10,000</p><p>- Sharek Youth Forum - Promoting democratic engagement and good governance in West Bank by building capacity of politically-engaged youth leaders from different political and geographical backgrounds to advocate and engage politically with Palestinian Authority. - £48,000</p><p>- Nawa for Culture and Arts Association - Tackling the risk of extremism and countering those seeking to radicalize youth in Gaza by providing alternative extra-curricular opportunities. Supporting the human rights of vulnerable and at-risk children in an area of Gaza. - £9,400</p><p>-Palestinian Marine Navigators Association - Reducing the risk of conflict and encouraging greater stability with Israeli naval forces by providing equipment and training to vulnerable fishermen in Gaza Strip contributing to the safety and economic prosperity of Gazan fishermen. - £19,500</p><p>- Society for the Care of Disabled Families (SOCADIF) -Promoting stability in OPTs, and physical viability of the two-state solution. Building on UK leadership by providing vocational/professional training to disabled women in Rafah, supporting their human rights and economic viability. - £9,000.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/10/2016 14:04:21 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

619945

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Middle East: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what proportion of the financial assistance provided to (a) projects through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund and (b) bilateral programme budgets fund projects which promote coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	49938
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2016 answer text <p>​We have not provided any funding for coexistence projects during the current financial year (2016/17).</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/10/2016 13:51:24 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

620022

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Middle East: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which projects in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories receive funding through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	49936
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2016 answer text <p>The following projects are funded from the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) during the current financial year (2016/17).</p><p>- Small training team as part of the United States Security Coordinator to provide institutional development and professionalisation of the Palestinian Authority Security Forces</p><p>- Technical assistance to the Palestinian Ministry of Interior (MOI) to improve its capability to provide oversight and management of the security services</p><p>- Support to EU Coordinating Office for Palestinian Police Support</p><p>- Empowerment of young Israeli leaders to strengthen support for peace in their communities</p><p>- UK-Israel Informal Security Dialogue</p><p>- Legal Aid and Settlement Monitoring in the West Bank.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 27/10/2016 13:49:09 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

601939

registered interest
date	14/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Palestinian Authority
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment has he made of the ability of the Palestinian Authority to ensure that the human rights of all citizens are respected.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	48706
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2016 answer text <p>The Palestinian Authority (PA) has made important progress on state-building, including the promotion and protection of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). Our Consul General in Jerusalem regularly engages with the PA and emphasises the importance of respecting human rights, particularly in regard to law and security. We encourage the PA to reflect their human rights obligations in domestic law and ensure they are fully adhered to. We are, however, concerned about the inability of the PA to access certain areas of the OPTs where Palestinians are subject to human rights violations, including through settler violence and the death penalty.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 24/10/2016 16:22:13 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

601940

registered interest
date	14/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Palestinian Authority
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Palestinian Authority on tackling incitement to violence.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	48707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2016 answer text <p>We regularly urge the Palestinian leadership to do more to condemn violence. Most recently in October 2016, our Deputy Consul General in Jerusalem pressed the Palestinian Authority (PA) on the importance of their swift condemnation of violent attacks. The Consul General in Jerusalem also met with PA Prime Minister Hamdallah in March, and raised our concerns on incitement. We continue to support the reinstatement of the Tripartite Committee on Incitement as the appropriate channel to deal with allegations of incitement from either side.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 24/10/2016 16:31:30 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

601942

registered interest
date	14/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent steps he has taken to promote negotiations on the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	48742
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2016 answer text <p>​The UK Government believes a negotiated two-state solution is in the firm interests of both Israel and the Palestinians. We are working through international organisations, including the UN and EU, to encourage both sides to take steps that rebuild trust - crucial for negotiations to succeed. Arab states also have a key role in the peace process and we are discussing with them ways we can move the situation forward. And we are in contact with the French about their initiative, launched in January, aimed at securing progress in the situation.</p><p>But whilst we are doing all we can, ultimately peace will only come through negotiations between the parties. It is critical that Israel and the Palestinians take advantage of any momentum gathered through international efforts.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 24/10/2016 16:33:48 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

601944

registered interest
date	14/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Palestinians: Equality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to work with the Palestinian Authority to promote gender equality in the Palestinian territories.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	48760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2016 answer text <p>​The Foreign and Commonwealth Office works closely with other government departments, including the Department for International Development (DFID), and with the Palestinian Authority to enhance gender equality in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. DFID has supported interventions to tackle violence against women and girls by working with the Palestinian security and justice sectors. Under the UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme, we attach great importance to gender sensitivity in project design and implementation. Our Consulate General in Jerusalem host events to celebrate the achievements of Palestinian women, including during last year’s International Day of Women.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 24/10/2016 16:35:43 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

601945

registered interest
date	14/10/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Palestinian Authority
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to promote good governance in the Palestinian Authority.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	48772
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2016 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) works closely with other government departments to promote good governance in the Palestinian Authority (PA). In particular, the Department for International Development has helped improve the capacity and accountability of the PA including through technical assistance. The FCO also funds projects to improve accountability and to strengthen the role of civil society organisations, and the UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) supports greater civilian oversight of the Palestinian Authority’s Security Forces.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 24/10/2016 16:38:34 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

525608

registered interest
date	15/06/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Turkey: Alevism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the extent to which the Alevi community in Turkey has the right to exercise freedom of religious expression; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	40792
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2016 answer text We have noted the European Court of Human Rights’ ruling and regularly discuss issues concerning freedom of religion and belief, including those of the Alevi community, with our Turkish interlocutors. We will continue to do so. The Turkish government continues to improve protections for all religious minorities in Turkey. We welcome the continuing implementation of the Law on Foundations which has seen a number of properties returned to minority community foundations or the payment of compensation. As we highlighted to Turkey through the 2015 UN Universal Periodic Review of human rights, we would like to see Turkey implement legislation that increases protection of the rights of persons belonging to all minority religious groups, including the status of their places of worship. answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 01/07/2016 13:06:37 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

525609

registered interest
date	15/06/2016
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Turkey: Alevism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the human rights situation of the Alevi community in Turkey; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	40793
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2016 answer text We have noted the European Court of Human Rights’ ruling and regularly discuss issues concerning freedom of religion and belief, including those of the Alevi community, with our Turkish interlocutors. We will continue to do so. The Turkish government continues to improve protections for all religious minorities in Turkey. We welcome the continuing implementation of the Law on Foundations which has seen a number of properties returned to minority community foundations or the payment of compensation. As we highlighted to Turkey through the 2015 UN Universal Periodic Review of human rights, we would like to see Turkey implement legislation that increases protection of the rights of persons belonging to all minority religious groups, including the status of their places of worship. answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington question first answered 01/07/2016 13:08:14 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan