FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health
International Development Committee
Closed
Inquiry
The International Development Committee report into the FCDO's approach to sexual and reproductive health has now been published and found that since 2020 the UK has slashed aid spending on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), with a devastating impact on women and girls. Existing project budgets were cut …
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
1
Report
3
Oral sessions
3
Events
Activity timeline 8 events
17 May
2024
2024
25 Jan
2024
2024
Report published
12 Sep
2023
2023
Oral evidence
12 Sep
2023
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
4 Jul
2023
2023
Oral evidence
4 Jul
2023
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
23 May
2023
2023
Oral evidence
23 May
2023
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
12 Sep 2023
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FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health
Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
4 Jul 2023
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FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health
Alessandra Aresu · Humanity & Inclusion
Alice Welbourn · Salamander Trust
Dr Camilla Ducker · WHO HQ, Representative for the FGS Integration Group (FIG)
Dr Tsitsi Chataika · CBM UK
Kirsty Smith · CBM UK
Ms Fionnuala Murphy · Frontline AIDS
Saskia Perriard-Abdoh · Kaleidoscope Trust
23 May 2023
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FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health
Asenath Mwithigah · Orchid Project
Caroline Guinard · MSI Reproductive Choices
Dr Milly Kaggwa · Population Services International
Dr Sebastian Taylor · Royal Colleges for SRHR
Mr Matt Jackson · United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Tinebeb Berhane · ActionAid Ethiopia
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Report - The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive he… | HC 108 | 25 Jan 2024 | 24 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
First Report - The FCDO’s approach…
Cuts to SRHR Official Development Assistance negatively impacted aid recipients and UK's reputation
The cuts to bilateral and multilateral Official Development Assistance on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) since 2020 have had a considerably negative impact upon the aid recipients of SRHR programmes, particularly on women and girls and those belonging …
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Government Response
The FCDO agrees with the committee's conclusions, acknowledging that cuts to UK ODA budgets have negatively impacted SRHR work and caused damage, while noting the UK remains a major SRHR donor.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
First Report - The FCDO’s approach…
Inadequate menstrual health information and WASH services hinder women and girls in low-income countries.
To meet menstrual health needs, women and girls must be able to access accurate, timely and age-appropriate information about menstruation. In addition, they need access to WASH services and inclusive infrastructure. Without adequate services and facilities, managing menstruation can be …
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Government Response
The FCDO agrees, affirming its belief in enabling women and girls to manage periods safely and with dignity, and recognising that inadequate WASH services in schools can lead to girls missing education.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
First Report - The FCDO’s approach…
Retain FCDO bilateral investments in HIV prevention and treatment for marginalised groups and the Global Fund.
To support the achievement of global targets on ending AIDS, and to retain the UK’s historical leadership in this important area of SRHR, the FCDO should retain bilateral investments in HIV prevention and treatment, both through dedicated HIV programming and …
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Government Response
The government gives a 'Partially Agree' response but provides no further details or specific commitments under this recommendation.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
First Report - The FCDO’s approach…
Continue advancing 'Leave No One Behind' and raise marginalised groups' SRHR rights diplomatically.
Over recent years, there has been an alarming rollback on the rights of women and girls globally, of which SRHR are integral, and further criminalisation of LGBT+ people. The merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with the Department for …
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Government Response
The government gives a 'Partially Agree' response but provides no further details or specific commitments under this recommendation.