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South Africa: Women

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 3 December 2025UIN 93862

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with the Southern African Development Community to help tackle violence against women and girls.

Answered by Chris Elmore

Tackling violence against women and girls is a key priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and forms a regular and essential part of our engagement with counterparts across the world, including in the Southern African Development Community.

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