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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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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Research Briefing
UK aid and the Overseas Territories
The UK has fourteen Overseas Territories. Which are eligible for UK aid, and what assistance does the UK provide?
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Research Briefing
The Integrated Review Refresh 2023: What has changed since 2021?
On 13 March the Government published the Integrated Review Refresh 2023. This briefing examines how the review compares to its predecessor, published in 2021, focusing on the major themes and assessments.
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Research Briefing
Lebanon: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Lebanon's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Earthquake in Syria and Turkey February 2023
What is the current situation in Turkey and Syria, what aid has been pledged, and how can the most affected areas be reached?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
International Day of Education 2023
A Westminster Hall debate on the International Day of Education is scheduled for Thursday 26 January 2023, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Vicky Ford MP.
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Research Briefing
British International Investment: Aid and trade
In 2022, the UK Government relaunched its development finance institution. This paper describes its work and effects on poverty reduction and climate change.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and the Global Fund to fight HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria
The UK has been the third largest donor to the Global Fund. How effective is the fund, and how much is being committed for 2022-25?
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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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