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Human Rights

Question for Department for International Development

UIN 900476, tabled on 29 January 2020

What steps his Department is taking with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to uphold human rights throughout the world.

Answered on

29 January 2020

The UK is committed to respecting, promoting and protecting universal human rights. Human rights are inseparable from development and DFID works closely with the FCO to support its lead on human rights. DFID also works alongside the FCO to promote human rights, which is a core part of DFID’s aid and development strategy.

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