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<p>My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, has ongoing discussions with my Rt hon.
Friend, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on a number of issues that affect
government, and my Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, has
a continued dialogue with members of the Northern Ireland Executive. My Rt hon. Friend,
the Secretary of State, in her recent debate on equality and women’s rights in the
House, gave reassurances that we will continue to strengthen our progressive record
on equality and human rights as we work with others to govern in the national interest.</p><p>
</p><p>Work continues in preparation for the UK’s 8<sup>th</sup> Periodic Report to
the Committee on the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
Against Women (CEDAW) – a core human rights treaty which focuses on rights equality
between women and men in all aspects of life.</p><p> </p>
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