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<p>DFID is proud to be a global leader on gender equality. UKaid has helped millions
of women access family planning services, enabled 5.6 million girls go to school so
they can realise their full potential, and supported the Africa-led movement to end
FGM. The Strategic Vision for Gender Equality enables us to take a dynamic approach
to maximise our impact in the face of changing global challenges. Emerging evidence
from the COVID-19 crisis reinforces just how critical the priorities of the Strategic
Vision remain, for example the elimination of all forms of violence against women
and girls (VAWG) is reinforced by the worrying increase we are currently seeing in
reported cases of VAWG, globally.</p><p>DFID is supporting an effective whole-of-system
international response to COVID-19. This includes providing £10 million additional
funding to the United Nations Population Fund and £20 million to the UN Children’s
Fund to scale up protection and support services for women and girls and working with
partners to encourage a gender-centred and responsive approach across the international
community. This is the latest example of how the UK continues to be a progressive
force for women and girls internationally.</p>
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