Syria: Women
2026-06-23 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL1255 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have raised with (1) European counterparts, and (2) G7 members, reports of abductions and gender-based violence against women and girls in minority communities in Syria; and whether they plan to make joint repr
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...