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[Written Question] Developing Countries: Women's Rights

UK Parliament Written Questions Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10:11 UTC By Jim Shannon 1 min read
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Question by: Jim Shannon Answering Body: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to (a) monitor and (b) report on the protection of the rights of women and girls overseas.

Question by: Jim Shannon Answering Body: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to (a) monitor and (b) report on the protection of the rights of women and girls overseas.
Jim Shannon (PERSON) Commonwealth (ORG) Development Office (ORG) State (ORG) Development Affairs (ORG)
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