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1199206
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Yemen: Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken to support humanitarian relief in Yemen. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
uin HL4932 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
answer text <p>Last financial year (2019/20), UK aid helped feed over 650,000 Yemenis every month, treated over 70,000 children for malnutrition and provided over 1 million people with improved water supply and basic sanitation.</p><p>Minister Cleverly announced the UK’s new pledge of £160 million in humanitarian funding for Yemen in the 2020/21 financial year at the Yemen Pledging Conference on 2 June. This pledge makes us the third largest donor to Yemen in the world this year and takes our total commitment to Yemen to nearly £1 billion since the conflict began.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-16T16:29:24.993Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T16:29:24.993Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4222
label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
1199207
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Yemen: Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to take steps through the United Nations to support the delivery of humanitarian aid in Yemen. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
uin HL4933 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
answer text <p>Minister Cleverly announced on 2 June at the UN’s Yemen Pledging Conference that the UK will be providing £160 million to the UN’s 2020 Yemen appeal this financial year (2020/21) to help respond to Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. We remain committed to supporting the UN to deliver vital humanitarian assistance across Yemen in order to alleviate suffering and meet the needs of millions of vulnerable Yemenis.</p><p>Ministers and officials continue to engage closely with other donors and the UN to ensure a coordinated international approach to the current excessive restrictions on humanitarian access, particularly in Houthi held areas. We welcome recent steps taken by the Houthis to improve humanitarian access but are clear that more progress is needed, or humanitarian organisations will be unable to continue delivering vital assistance.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2020-06-16T16:29:41.353Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T16:29:41.353Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4222
label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
1199208
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Yemen: Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
uin HL4934 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
answer text <p>According to the UN, Yemen remains the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 80% of the entire population, over 24 million people, requiring some form of humanitarian assistance. More than 20 million people in Yemen do not have reliable access to food and almost 10 million people face extreme food shortages.</p><p>We are concerned that the outbreak of COVID-19 in Yemen is already exacerbating this devastating humanitarian situation.</p><p>DFID modelling estimates that over 100,000 Yemenis are now likely to have been infected by COVID-19. With only half of Yemen’s health facilities currently functional, we are extremely concerned by the capacity of the Yemen’s healthcare system to respond.</p><p>Ultimately, a political settlement is the only way to properly address the worsening humanitarian crisis. We therefore strongly encourage all parties to engage with Special Envoy Martin Griffiths to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2020-06-16T16:30:42.387Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T16:30:42.387Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4222
label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
1199218
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Humanitarian Aid: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what engagement they have had with the UN and other international actors to ensure that tackling gender-based violence is recognised as a specific objective in the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Goudie more like this
uin HL4970 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned about the surge in gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have consistently encouraged the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to prioritise GBV within the Global Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP) through bilateral channels and joint advocacy with other donors. We believe revising the GHRP to explicitly include a specific objective on GBV will prove lifesaving for women and girls.</p><p>Whilst we are pleased to see improvements in how GBV is being addressed overall in the GHRP, the UK is still championing a specific objective on GBV in future versions. All UN agencies and international actors must demonstrate that the shadow pandemic of GBV is taken seriously in the global response to COVID-19 and be held accountable for addressing GBV.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-06-11T10:58:25.017Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-11T10:58:25.017Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3575
label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
1199266
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Nigeria: Development Aid more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by Amnesty International ‘We dried our tears’: Addressing the toll on children of Northeast Nigeria’s conflict, published on 27 May; and what plans they have to ensure that any UK aid programmes in Nigeria encompass (1) psychosocial support for children, and (2) gender equality initiatives. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL4946 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
answer text <p>The High Commission has advocated for and supported the handing over of all children in any form of detention to UNICEF or appropriate agencies and this has led to the release of many hundreds in recent months. We will continue to urge all parties to prioritise mitigating the effect of conflict on civilians, particularly the most vulnerable including women and children. In respect to criticisms of the rehabilitation and reintegration components of Operation Safe Corridor, including evidence of boys accessing the programme, the High Commission in Abuja is currently reassessing its support to Operation Safe Corridor in light of this report. We will need to be fully satisfied with our partners’ plans for addressing these issues in order to continue our support.</p><p>UKAid already provides a range of humanitarian and development assistance in Nigeria that supports children affected by the conflict in the northeast, including those previously detained by the Nigerian authorities, and advocacy to the Nigerian authorities to manage these facilities in accordance with domestic and international law. This includes funding partners to provide dedicated case management support to particularly vulnerable children, including unaccompanied and separated minors, where physical and psychosocial health services plus essential material needs, are supported by UKAid.</p><p>DFID is actively delivering it Strategic Vision for Women and Girls in Nigeria to promote women’s rights and gender equality. This includes increasing women’s economic empowerment, supporting women’s participation and representation in politics and civil society through governance programmes, and keeping girls in school.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-15T12:53:10.477Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-15T12:53:10.477Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox more like this
1199317
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Occupied Territories: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that any financial support they provide to assist the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Gaza and the West Bank is spent as intended. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Deech more like this
uin HL4953 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
answer text <p>The UK has pledged £764 million to support the global humanitarian response to COVID-19. We have delivered additional vital support in the Occupied Palestinian Territories by providing £840,000 to WHO and UNICEF to purchase and co-ordinate the delivery of medical equipment, treat critical care patients, train frontline public health personnel and scale up laboratory testing capacity.</p><p>All UK funding to the OPTs is subject to robust controls against fraud and the diversion of aid, and DFID’s funding agreements also commit partners to understand and comply with UK and international counter terrorism legislation. We maintain regular dialogue with all implementing partners to ensure UK funding is spent as intended.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2020-06-16T16:31:19.887Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T16:31:19.887Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3756
label Biography information for Baroness Deech more like this
1199331
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Developing Countries: Nutrition more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government whether it is their policy to renew their commitments to nutrition (1) at, or (2) before, the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth summit. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Manzoor more like this
uin HL5041 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
answer text <p>We are still assessing options for any new commitment to nutrition now that both the Olympic pledging event and the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit have been postponed. We await further details of the new format for the Summit. We will continue to invest in programmes to address malnutrition beyond 2020 and we will continue to work with the Government of Japan to ensure the future Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit is a success.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-06-16T11:06:15.567Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T11:06:15.567Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4289
label Biography information for Baroness Manzoor more like this
1199362
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-02more like thismore than 2020-06-02
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Nigeria: Development Aid more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the killing of Uwavera Omozuwa, in a church in Benin City, Nigeria; and how UK Aid to Nigeria is used to combat gender-based violence in that country. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL4899 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
answer text <p>The High Commission in Abuja is tracking closely developments around the deplorable killing of Uwavera Omozuwa last month in a church in Benin City. The High Commissioner has spoken out against her killing and all gender-based violence (GBV), calling for those responsible to face justice.</p><p>GBV is an endemic issue in Nigeria and poses ongoing challenges to changing behaviour and ensuring equality and equity for women, girls, men, and boys. DFID Nigeria is committed to empowering women and protecting the most vulnerable. We directly support systems and interventions to mitigate and respond to GBV in the conflict-affected North East through provision of emergency medical care and in the case-management, legal counselling and psycho-social support for survivors of GBV through our humanitarian programme.</p><p>Across DFID Nigeria, we pursue DFID’s Strategic Vision for Women and Girls. We promote women’s rights and gender equality through multiple sectors: increasing women’s economic empowerment through dedicated livelihoods programmes; ensuring gender sensitivity of government social protection programmes; supporting women’s participation and representation in politics and civil society through governance programmes; and keeping girls safe in schools through our education programmes.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-06-15T12:51:26.89Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-15T12:51:26.89Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1197886
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-21more like thismore than 2020-05-21
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Africa: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the COVID-19 pandemic is progressing in Africa at a slower rate than they expected; and if so, what assessment they have made of why that is the case. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL4851 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-03more like thismore than 2020-06-03
answer text <p>The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is currently increasing more rapidly in Africa today than many other regions in the world. Currently cases in Africa are growing by approximately 5% each day compared with 3% in Asia and 1% in Europe. Cases continue to rise in Africa and while overall it took 52 days to reach the first 10,000 cases, it took only 11 days to move from 30,000 to 50,000 cases, and Africa now has over 100,000 cases.</p><p>However, confirmed cases of COVID-19 are growing at a slower rate than was the case in Europe and Asia at the same stage of their epidemics. This slower growth in Africa may be explained by under-reporting due to low testing rates. For example, as of 7 May, an average of 69 tests were carried out in Africa per 100,000 people compared to over 30 times this rate in Europe. It is possible that the lower mortality to date could be as a result of Africa being the youngest continent demographically, with a lower proportion of older people who are at higher risk of death. It is important to remain vigilant for the potential increase in cases that Africa could see in the coming months. Africa is also likely to see disproportionate indirect impacts of COVID-19 on wider health, economic, and social outcomes, which will be important to mitigate.</p><p>So far, the UK has pledged £764 million of UK aid to help end this pandemic as quickly as possible. This includes support to Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to model the future trajectory of the pandemic in low- and middle-income countries. This will help understand how COVID-19 is progressing in Africa and help to inform governments in the region on how best to respond to the pandemic.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-06-03T15:32:37.237Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-03T15:32:37.237Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1197821
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-20more like thismore than 2020-05-20
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development remove filter
hansard heading Coronavirus: Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to contribute to the UN’s COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan appeal; and when they intend to announce their contribution. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL4799 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-04more like thismore than 2020-06-04
answer text <p>The UK strongly supports the UN’s Global Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP) to tackle COVID-19. So far, we have pledged up to £764 million of UK aid to support the global effort to combat COVID-19. From this, £220 million has gone to UN agencies in the GHRP, such as the World Food Programme and UN Refugee Agency, as well as humanitarian organisations such as the Red Cross and international NGOs.</p><p>DFID is also adapting its programmes across its country network to respond to COVID-19 and address the needs of the most vulnerable, as outlined in the GHRP.</p><p>As a leading donor to the COVID 19 global response and one of the biggest humanitarian donors globally, we are ensuring that our support goes to those who need it the most, including refugees and other forcibly displaced populations. The UK has lobbied successfully at the UN to ensure that vulnerable groups such as refugees are taken into consideration and prioritised in the UN Global Humanitarian Response Plan.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-06-04T12:14:07.393Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-04T12:14:07.393Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan more like this