UK aid and Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
Debate on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and sustainable development
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 17th October on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and sustainable development. The debate will be opened by Dr Matthew Offord, MP and the subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
The UK and Global Freedom of Religion or Belief
The briefing sets out international commitments on freedom of religion or belief, reports of discrimination, and UK international work on the issue.
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Insight
Halfway to 2030: The Sustainable Development Goals
Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals has stalled, and the UN will hold a summit in September 2023 to re-invigorate efforts to achieve them by 2030.
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Research Briefing
Climate change “Loss and Damage” fund
In 2022 countries created a committee on loss and damage for climate change. What is loss and damage, how might it be funded, and what has the UK response been?
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Research Briefing
Debt relief for low-income countries
How much debt do low income countries owe, and what is the impact of debt on development? The briefing also discusses UK and global initiatives on debt relief.
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Research Briefing
UK aid: Spending reductions since 2020 and outlook from 2023
UK aid spending has fallen to 0.5% of Gross National Income. What did this mean for aid programmes and recipients in 2021, and what is the outlook?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine: UK aid and humanitarian situation 2022-23
Describes the effects of the conflict in Ukraine and the number of refugees leaving the country, alongside what aid the UK and others have pledged from 2022.
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Debate Pack
UN high-level meetings in 2023
A Westminster Hall debate on UN high-level meetings in 2023 will take place on Tuesday 11 July 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Virendra Sharma MP.
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Research Briefing
Post-conflict reconstruction assistance to Ukraine
Planning for the post conflict reconstruction of Ukraine has begun. The potential use of sanctioned Russian assets to help fund reconstruction is among the issues being discussed.
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Insight
Afghanistan: Ban on female aid workers and future of UK aid
This Insight looks at the effect of the Taliban’s ban on women working, the international response, and the challenges to delivering UK aid in Afghanistan.
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Debate Pack
Support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
A debate on support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will take place on Tuesday 2 May 2023, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Mohammad Yasin MP and Antony Higginbotham MP.
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK in 2022/23
The UK spent £3.7 billion, or 29% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2022. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the Government response?
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Debate Pack
Hunger in the East and Horn of Africa
A Westminster Hall debate on hunger in the East and Horn of Africa is scheduled for Tuesday 25 April 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Patrick Grady MP.
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Research Briefing
Conflict-related sexual violence and the UK’s approach
A new strategy for preventing sexual violence in conflict launched in 2022. This briefing looks at conflict-related sexual violence, the UK's strategy and performance.
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