Debate Pack
Global food security
A Westminster Hall debate on global food security is scheduled for Wednesday 26 October 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Paulette Hamilton MP.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: One year under a Taliban government
One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and the UK’s Overseas Territories
What’s the significance of the UK’s departure from the EU for the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories, in relation to trade, funding, defence, and sovereignty?
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Research Briefing
UK aid for LGBT+ inclusion
UK aid seeks to improve the lives of LGBT+ people globally. The paper sets out the potential effects of the pandemic, and UK aid and diplomatic efforts.
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Research Briefing
Waiving intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines
To meet demand for Covid-19 vaccines, some countries have argued for a waiver on intellectual property rights for vaccines. This paper sets out the debate.
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Debate Pack
Estimates: FCDO spending on the international development strategy
The debate on 6 July will focus on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spending and the new international development strategy, published in May 2022.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s 2022 aid strategy
In May 2022 the Government published its aid strategy. The paper describes the four priorities, how UK aid will be delivered, and the known spending commitments.
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Research Briefing
Conflict-related sexual violence and the UK’s approach
This briefing places the UK Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative in the wider issue of conflict-related sexual violence and covers its performance
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Research Briefing
CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda: Key issues
Commonwealth leaders will meet in Rwanda from 20 to 25 June 2022. Discussion may include global health, Rwanda's human rights record and the position of the Secretary General.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
Aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
In August 2021, the Taliban captured Kabul. The UN, NGOs, and countries are now considering how to deliver aid to Afghanistan without Taliban interference.
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Research Briefing
Organising humanitarian aid and help for Ukraine
Russia's actions in Ukraine threaten a humanitarian crisis. The Government advises those in the UK seeking to help to make cash donations to registered charities.
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Insight
Covax: Vaccinating the world against Covid-19 in 2022
The WHO set a target for 70% of the global population to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by September 2022. How might this be achieved?
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Research Briefing
Disability, development, and UK aid
This paper describes UK aid efforts to support disability inclusion globally. It also describes the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Research Briefing
UK and G7 commitments to donate Covid-19 vaccines
The G7 has pledged to donate 1 billion Covid-19 vaccines to other countries in response to the pandemic. The paper describes progress towards this goal.
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