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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rachel Hagan

Government losing hard-won gains on rights for women and girls as aid cuts bite, MPs warn

Government cuts to international aid spending means the UK is losing hard-won gains for the rights of women and girls around the world, a new report by MPs has warned.

The cross-party International Development Committee said reductions in funding, staffing and expertise are undermining Britain’s ability to support women and girls in conflict-affected countries.

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