FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health
International Development Committee
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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
5
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
1 result
3
Recommendation
Rejected
First Report - The FCDO’s approach…
Calculate and commit minimum bilateral ODA for SRHR, ensuring multi-year programme funding
In order to meet previously set targets in this area, the FCDO should calculate a minimum percentage of bilateral Official Development Assistance to be spent on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). It should explain to the Committee why …
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Government Response
The FCDO disagrees with setting minimum percentage spending targets for SRHR, arguing it would reduce budget flexibility, limit financial management capabilities, and lead to suboptimal programming.