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Developing Countries: Women's Rights

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 117530

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the International women and girls strategy 2023 to 2030 remains government policy; and whether she plans to publish an updated strategy.

Answered by Chris Elmore

The Foreign Secretary has made clear that advancing the rights and safety of women and girls around the world will be a top priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office over the coming years. We are refreshing our international strategic approach on Women and Girls and will set this out in due course.

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