Written questions

Syria: Women

2026-06-23 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL1256 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Collins of Highbury on 1 August 2025 (HL9687), how much funding was allocated in (1) the last financial year, and (2) this financial year, to support women’s rights organisations in Sy

Answer

The UK firmly supports the documentation and investigation of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Syria. We remain concerned about allegations around forced abduction, and we have consistently emphasised to the Syrian Government that civilians must...