Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Acknowledged
The cuts to bilateral and multilateral Official Development Assistance on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) since 2020 have had a considerably negative impact upon the aid recipients of SRHR programmes, particularly on women and girls and those belonging to marginalised groups. The abrupt nature of the aid cuts …
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The cuts to bilateral and multilateral Official Development Assistance on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) since 2020 have had a considerably negative impact upon the aid recipients of SRHR programmes, particularly on women and girls and those belonging to marginalised groups. The abrupt nature of the aid cuts damaged the UK’s relationships with aid partners and its reputation as an aid delivery partner.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees with the committee's conclusions, acknowledging that cuts to UK ODA budgets have negatively impacted SRHR work and caused damage, while noting the UK remains a major SRHR donor.
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First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted
The Committee welcomes the FCDO’s recent policy statements which have renewed the FCDO’s commitment to SRHR. To turn words into action, this should be backed up by consistent and long-term funding.
Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees that consistent and long-term funding is necessary, highlighting ongoing long-term partnerships, renewed funding of £80m to the Global Financing Facility, and the next iteration of the Reproductive Health Supplies programme until 2030.
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Rejected
In order to meet previously set targets in this area, the FCDO should calculate a minimum percentage of bilateral Official Development Assistance to be spent on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). It should explain to the Committee why it has chosen this target and ensure adequate commitment of …
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In order to meet previously set targets in this area, the FCDO should calculate a minimum percentage of bilateral Official Development Assistance to be spent on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). It should explain to the Committee why it has chosen this target and ensure adequate commitment of funding. This should not be lower than spending levels before the covid-19 pandemic. The proportion of bilateral spending on population programmes/policies and reproductive health should also not be any lower than before the covid-19 pandemic at 4% of bilateral ODA spending per annum. To ensure reliability and predictability of funding, the FCDO should ensure that programme funding is given on a multiyear basis. Programmes should run for a minimum of 5 years where possible.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO disagrees with setting minimum percentage spending targets for SRHR, arguing it would reduce budget flexibility, limit financial management capabilities, and lead to suboptimal programming.
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Recommendation
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Accepted in Part
Multilateral organisations are sometimes best placed to act and implement aid programming on sexual and reproductive health. The UK has historically been a key donor to multilateral organisations working on sexual and reproductive health. Evidence to the Committee has shown the benefits of both bilateral and multilateral funding. The FCDO …
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Multilateral organisations are sometimes best placed to act and implement aid programming on sexual and reproductive health. The UK has historically been a key donor to multilateral organisations working on sexual and reproductive health. Evidence to the Committee has shown the benefits of both bilateral and multilateral funding. The FCDO should continue to support key multilateral organisations such as the UNFPA, the Global Fund, Unitaid and UNAIDS that are uniquely placed to work with national governments, and with civil society and communities, on aspects of SRHR. As a minimum, it should meet its prior commitments to these organisations. It should also restore discretionary funding to at least the same levels as before the covid-19 pandemic. (Paragraph 18) Family planning
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO partially agrees, acknowledging the importance of multilateral organisations and outlining its current support. However, it states it cannot commit to a set level of financial contribution or restore discretionary funding to pre-pandemic levels, preferring to assess funding based on impact and value for …
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted in Part
The Committee is pleased to see the FCDO’s continuing commitment to family planning as a core part of its work on sexual and reproductive health, including the provision of safe and legal abortion services. However, the FCDO’s abrupt and sudden cuts to SRHR programmes directly led to the reduction in …
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The Committee is pleased to see the FCDO’s continuing commitment to family planning as a core part of its work on sexual and reproductive health, including the provision of safe and legal abortion services. However, the FCDO’s abrupt and sudden cuts to SRHR programmes directly led to the reduction in vital services for women and girls and damaged the UK’s work and reputation in this area. As part of its renewed commitment to SRHR programmes, the FCDO should ensure that it meets its original funding commitment made in November 2019 to the UNFPA Supplies Partnership to enable the delivery of vital healthcare services for women and girls. It should also consider restoring core funding to the UNFPA to £20 million annually. (Paragraph 27) The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health 41
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO partially agrees, stating it has returned funding to the UNFPA Supplies Partnership to 2019 levels (£60m in 2022 and 2023). However, it is unable to restore core funding to the UNFPA to pre-Covid-19 levels, though it is increasing support by £4.25m for humanitarian …
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Recommendation
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Accepted
The use of telemedicine and self-management in SRHR programmes could increase the accessibility, reach and effectiveness of such programmes. The FCDO should consider how to incorporate the use of telemedicine and self-management of SRHR in its aid programming, such as in providing access to safe abortion, and update the Committee …
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The use of telemedicine and self-management in SRHR programmes could increase the accessibility, reach and effectiveness of such programmes. The FCDO should consider how to incorporate the use of telemedicine and self-management of SRHR in its aid programming, such as in providing access to safe abortion, and update the Committee no later than Autumn 2024 on its progress. (Paragraph 28) Maternal and newborn health
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees that telemedicine and self-management can improve SRHR programming, detailing how it already supports these approaches through initiatives like the UNFPA Supplies Partnership for self-managed medical abortions and the WISH programme for self-injectable contraception and telemedicine services.
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted in Part
The FCDO’s approach papers on ending preventable deaths of mothers, babies and children by 2030 (EPD) and health systems strengthening (HSS) show a positive step in the right direction. However, in the absence of key targets for progress or regular updates, it has proved difficult to assess the effectiveness of …
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The FCDO’s approach papers on ending preventable deaths of mothers, babies and children by 2030 (EPD) and health systems strengthening (HSS) show a positive step in the right direction. However, in the absence of key targets for progress or regular updates, it has proved difficult to assess the effectiveness of the UK’s work in this area. The Committee welcomes the FCDO’s commitment to publish a future progress report on its EPD and HSS work in 2024, and to provide future updates on this work. However, more frequent updates on the FCDO’s work on EPD and HSS are needed in order to map the progress towards SDG commitments by 2030. The FCDO should publish key targets and achievements on an annual basis for its approach papers on Ending Preventable Deaths and Strengthening Health Systems.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO will publish an Ending Preventable Deaths (EPD) narrative report in 2024 with progress, and will report against key EPD indicators through existing mechanisms like the FCDO Outcome Delivery Plan, rather than establishing a new annual reporting framework.
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Recommendation
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Accepted in Part
Access to clean water and the provision of adequate sanitation and hygiene reduces the risk of maternal and newborn mortality. In complementarity to its approach on SRHR spending, the FCDO should calculate and justify a minimum bilateral ODA percentage that it must spend on WASH to reach its development targets. …
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Access to clean water and the provision of adequate sanitation and hygiene reduces the risk of maternal and newborn mortality. In complementarity to its approach on SRHR spending, the FCDO should calculate and justify a minimum bilateral ODA percentage that it must spend on WASH to reach its development targets. This target should not be lower than 2% per annum. The FCDO should also ensure that WASH and SRHR programmes adopt a complementary and integrated approach.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO partially agrees, committing to an integrated approach for WASH and SRHR and detailing its £18.5 million WASH Systems for Health programme. However, it rejects setting a minimum bilateral ODA percentage for WASH, citing the need for budget flexibility.
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted in Part
The involvement of trained health personnel and access to adequate health care facilities for maternal and newborn health improves health outcomes for the mother and child. The FCDO should support the strengthening of healthcare systems by prioritising investment in the development of health infrastructure, particularly WASH infrastructure. The FCDO should …
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The involvement of trained health personnel and access to adequate health care facilities for maternal and newborn health improves health outcomes for the mother and child. The FCDO should support the strengthening of healthcare systems by prioritising investment in the development of health infrastructure, particularly WASH infrastructure. The FCDO should prioritise support for training and retention of health personnel in low-and-middle-income countries. The FCDO should calculate a minimum percentage of ODA to be spent on the training of health personnel in low- and-middle-income countries. It should explain to the Committee why it has chosen this target and ensure adequate commitment of funding. (Paragraph 39) Women and girl’s health
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Government response AI summary
The government agrees to support healthcare systems, training, and WASH infrastructure through existing and new programmes like WISH Dividend and the new WASH Systems programme. However, it explicitly rejects setting a minimum percentage of ODA for health personnel training, citing a preference for budget flexibility.
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Conclusion
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Acknowledged
To meet menstrual health needs, women and girls must be able to access accurate, timely and age-appropriate information about menstruation. In addition, they need access to WASH services and inclusive infrastructure. Without adequate services and facilities, managing menstruation can be a challenge for women and girls in low-and-middle-income countries, preventing …
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To meet menstrual health needs, women and girls must be able to access accurate, timely and age-appropriate information about menstruation. In addition, they need access to WASH services and inclusive infrastructure. Without adequate services and facilities, managing menstruation can be a challenge for women and girls in low-and-middle-income countries, preventing them from accessing education and employment opportunities. This could undermine the UK Government’s work in other sectors, particularly in education. (Paragraph 42) 42 The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees, affirming its belief in enabling women and girls to manage periods safely and with dignity, and recognising that inadequate WASH services in schools can lead to girls missing education.
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted
The FCDO should support menstrual health by supporting the provision of WASH services and infrastructure and access to menstrual products. In particular, the FCDO should ensure that its work in the education and WASH sectors complement its SRHR work in this area, for example, ensuring that education programmes include the …
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The FCDO should support menstrual health by supporting the provision of WASH services and infrastructure and access to menstrual products. In particular, the FCDO should ensure that its work in the education and WASH sectors complement its SRHR work in this area, for example, ensuring that education programmes include the provision of appropriate sanitary facilities. It should also support age-appropriate education on menstruation.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees and states it is already supporting menstrual health through constructing menstrual-friendly toilets, providing reusable sanitary products, offering comprehensive sexuality education, and investing in reproductive health supplies via programmes like the Girls' Education Challenge.
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted
The FCDO has not sufficiently addressed the threat of gynaecological disease in its SRHR programming, despite the risk it poses to the SRH of women and girls. The prevalence of cervical cancer among women and girls in lower-income countries is also concerning, especially as adequate provision of the HPV vaccine …
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The FCDO has not sufficiently addressed the threat of gynaecological disease in its SRHR programming, despite the risk it poses to the SRH of women and girls. The prevalence of cervical cancer among women and girls in lower-income countries is also concerning, especially as adequate provision of the HPV vaccine could greatly reduce the threat of cervical cancer to women and girls. The FCDO should look to incorporate care of gynaecological disease, including so-called ‘benign’ gynaecological disease, into its SRHR programming. It should also continue to support the provision of the HPV vaccine to women and girls and look to align this with its SRHR programming where possible.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees, detailing its existing support for HPV vaccine rollout through Gavi and market shaping for cervical cancer screening via Unitaid. It also confirms the forthcoming WISH Dividend program will include treatment of benign gynaecological disease where feasible, and commits to continuously reviewing information …
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted in Part
Female genital schistosomiasis is a painful and debilitating but treatable condition affecting up to 56 million women. FGS is best tackled through an integrated approach with wider SRHR programming, as well as with other areas of programming such as education, WASH and HIV and AIDS. The UK should integrate female …
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Female genital schistosomiasis is a painful and debilitating but treatable condition affecting up to 56 million women. FGS is best tackled through an integrated approach with wider SRHR programming, as well as with other areas of programming such as education, WASH and HIV and AIDS. The UK should integrate female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) care into its SRHR programming. This should include (a) improving access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, (b) increasing girls’ enrolment in education and supporting distribution of FGS medicine in schools, (c) distributing educational materials on WASH, and (d) considering integrating FGS and HIV and AIDS programming, including by discussing the integration of HIV and AIDS programming with FGS care with its multilateral partners, such as the Global Fund.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO partially agrees, noting existing research support and integration efforts for FGS with HIV/SRHR services via UNAIDS. It commits to including FGS treatment in the forthcoming WISH Dividend program where feasible and will explore further integration into SRHR programming.
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted
The UK Government has long been an opponent of female genital mutilation (FGM) and has worked against FGM both bilaterally and multilaterally. The UK Government should renew its commitment to preventing female genital mutilation through funding multilateral and bilateral programmes, including those tackling the medicalisation of FGM and ‘cross-border cutting’, …
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The UK Government has long been an opponent of female genital mutilation (FGM) and has worked against FGM both bilaterally and multilaterally. The UK Government should renew its commitment to preventing female genital mutilation through funding multilateral and bilateral programmes, including those tackling the medicalisation of FGM and ‘cross-border cutting’, which involves moving women and girls across national borders to undergo FGM or cutters across national borders to perform the practice. (Paragraph 55) Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and AIDS
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees and reaffirms its commitment to ending FGM, detailing ongoing funding for the Africa-led Movement (£35m) and the UN Joint Programme. It also commits to using diplomatic levers, potentially sanctions and travel bans, mobilising new funding for grassroots organizations, and stepping up international …
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Conclusion
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted
The goal of ending AIDS cannot be reached without access to proper care and treatment for all people living with HIV, and action to bring down the large numbers of people newly acquiring HIV (1.3 million in 2022, far above the global target of 500,000 by 2025). More than 40 …
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The goal of ending AIDS cannot be reached without access to proper care and treatment for all people living with HIV, and action to bring down the large numbers of people newly acquiring HIV (1.3 million in 2022, far above the global target of 500,000 by 2025). More than 40 years after the first cases, the AIDS pandemic continues to pose a major barrier to global development, and COVID-19 has had a serious and significant impact on the ability of healthcare services to reach global targets on HIV and AIDS. Recent reductions in the UK’s bilateral aid spending on HIV and AIDS, alongside major cuts to its funding to UNAIDS, Unitaid and the Global Fund at the same time is, therefore, particularly concerning. (Paragraph 64) The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health 43
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO partially agrees the AIDS epidemic is a major barrier and acknowledges COVID-19's impact, stating it remains a significant funder in the HIV response and continues to support key partners like the Global Fund, WHO, Unitaid, and UNAIDS.
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Conclusion
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Acknowledged
To support the achievement of global targets on ending AIDS, and to retain the UK’s historical leadership in this important area of SRHR, the FCDO should retain bilateral investments in HIV prevention and treatment, both through dedicated HIV programming and in its support for integrated SRHR, with a special focus …
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To support the achievement of global targets on ending AIDS, and to retain the UK’s historical leadership in this important area of SRHR, the FCDO should retain bilateral investments in HIV prevention and treatment, both through dedicated HIV programming and in its support for integrated SRHR, with a special focus on marginalised groups such as adolescent girls and young women, as well as key population communities. The FCDO should continue to support, and pay its fair share to, the Global Fund, which is a major funder of HIV prevention and treatment, and invest in the community-led responses and human rights programmes which are so essential to an effective AIDS response.
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Government response AI summary
The government gives a 'Partially Agree' response but provides no further details or specific commitments under this recommendation.
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted
The FCDO should also actively encourage the effective integration of HIV into sexual and reproductive health services, by explicitly including HIV in SRHR policy documents and funding calls and requiring the inclusion of organisations with HIV expertise in the SRHR programmes that it funds. These services should also be designed, …
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The FCDO should also actively encourage the effective integration of HIV into sexual and reproductive health services, by explicitly including HIV in SRHR policy documents and funding calls and requiring the inclusion of organisations with HIV expertise in the SRHR programmes that it funds. These services should also be designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated in close partnership with community-led and civil society organisations, recognising the vital role that they play in ensuring that services are responsive to local needs and are able to reach those most left behind.
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Government response AI summary
The government agrees with the recommendation, stating its HIV support is part of comprehensive SRHR and it expects all health programming to become integrated. It highlights that bilateral programmes are designed with community engagement and that existing funding supports civil society in improving HIV access …
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Recommendation
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Accepted
The FCDO should have a holistic and integrated approach to all of its sexual and reproductive healthcare programming to enable recipients to live a healthy life and reach their full potential. When funding sexual and reproductive healthcare, the UK should also consider investing in a ‘one-stop shop’ approach to SRHR …
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The FCDO should have a holistic and integrated approach to all of its sexual and reproductive healthcare programming to enable recipients to live a healthy life and reach their full potential. When funding sexual and reproductive healthcare, the UK should also consider investing in a ‘one-stop shop’ approach to SRHR which would help to ensure truly comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare and reduce barriers to accessing lifesaving HIV and SRHR services, such as travel costs, time, and stigma. (Paragraph 68) Reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach groups
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees with a holistic and integrated approach to SRHR, detailing how its WISH programme and the upcoming WISH Dividend will provide integrated services, and how its Girls' Education Challenge offers comprehensive SRHR interventions. It notes that some targeted funding may be less integrated …
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Recommendation
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Accepted
Access to SRHR services and comprehensive sex education is vital to adolescents; however, adolescents may often face barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services. Ensuring that women and girls are fully educated on sexual and reproductive health can empower them and give them the autonomy to make informed decisions …
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Access to SRHR services and comprehensive sex education is vital to adolescents; however, adolescents may often face barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services. Ensuring that women and girls are fully educated on sexual and reproductive health can empower them and give them the autonomy to make informed decisions in life. Better education among women and girls is also linked to better sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Considering the UK’s commitment to girls’ education, the FCDO should embed comprehensive age-appropriate sex education into its ODA-funded education programmes.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees and states it is already supporting comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) through several programmes, including its Girls’ Education Challenge and the upcoming WISH Dividend programme, which will include CSE where appropriate.
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Recommendation
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Accepted
People accessing SRHR services may be vulnerable, such as adolescents. The FCDO should ensure that staff who are delivering FCDO-funded aid programmes receive training to be able to recognise safeguarding concerns when interacting with aid recipients. These staff should be empowered to signpost aid recipients to the appropriate services and …
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People accessing SRHR services may be vulnerable, such as adolescents. The FCDO should ensure that staff who are delivering FCDO-funded aid programmes receive training to be able to recognise safeguarding concerns when interacting with aid recipients. These staff should be empowered to signpost aid recipients to the appropriate services and support.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees with the recommendation, stating it already works closely with partners to ensure a strong safeguarding culture and systems, which includes responding to concerns and signposting vulnerable individuals to wider services.
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Recommendation
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Accepted in Part
People with disabilities may face additional barriers to accessing SRHR programmes and providing services to people with disabilities may often take additional resources. Consequently, organisations implementing development programmes may be disincentivised from reaching marginalised groups as programmes are often required to show that they have reached as many recipients as …
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People with disabilities may face additional barriers to accessing SRHR programmes and providing services to people with disabilities may often take additional resources. Consequently, organisations implementing development programmes may be disincentivised from reaching marginalised groups as programmes are often required to show that they have reached as many recipients as possible. The FCDO should ensure that all SRHR programmes are accessible to people with disabilities. 44 The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health FCDO’s SRHR programmes should include a dedicated budget, baselines, targets, and key performance indicators so that people with disabilities are fully integrated into aid programmes. In addition, all FCDO programming on SRHR should record disaggregated data on aid recipients, including age, sex, and disability to assess how successful they are at inclusivity.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO partially agrees, committing to embed disability inclusion by 2030 and ensure new SRHR programmes like WISH Dividend disaggregate data, have targets, and dedicated budgets. However, they state it is not possible to disaggregate data for all SRHR programming due to complexity and data …
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Recommendation
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Accepted
People from marginalised groups, such as people with disabilities and LGBT+ people, may face additional and unique challenges in accessing SRHR services. The FCDO should ensure its commitment to the principle of ‘Leave No One Behind’ in all its SRHR aid programmes. The FCDO should include hard-to-reach aid recipients, often …
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People from marginalised groups, such as people with disabilities and LGBT+ people, may face additional and unique challenges in accessing SRHR services. The FCDO should ensure its commitment to the principle of ‘Leave No One Behind’ in all its SRHR aid programmes. The FCDO should include hard-to-reach aid recipients, often those belonging to often marginalised and excluded groups, in the planning, development, and delivery of aid programmes on SRHR and should invest in community and civil society organisations led by these populations, recognising that they are essential partners in achieving health outcomes.
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees and, as outlined in its 2022 Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy, commits to increasing consultation and active involvement of organisations of persons with disabilities in SRHR programs, strengthening their capacity, and partnering in delivery, citing the ongoing Disability Inclusive Development program.
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Recommendation
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Accepted
The FCDO has made positive progress in tackling sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian contexts, such as by adopting the Minimum Initial Services Package. The FCDO should ensure that SRHR services in these contexts reach the most marginalised groups and consider how to further implement SRHR aid programming in humanitarian …
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The FCDO has made positive progress in tackling sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian contexts, such as by adopting the Minimum Initial Services Package. The FCDO should ensure that SRHR services in these contexts reach the most marginalised groups and consider how to further implement SRHR aid programming in humanitarian contexts to meet need. This should include knowledge- sharing between teams within the FCDO who work on fragile, conflict-affected, and humanitarian contexts and sexual and reproductive health, such as teams working on global health, humanitarian crisis response and the Office for Conflict, Stabilisation and Mediation. (Paragraph 86) Diplomatic support for sexual and reproductive health
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Government response AI summary
The FCDO agrees, committing to considering SRHR in all humanitarian funding, supporting MISP rollout, ensuring cross-working, and producing a technical guidance note. It states the WISH Dividend programme is designed to prioritise support to fragile states and ensure services reach marginalised groups, and commits to …
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Conclusion
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s…
Acknowledged
Over recent years, there has been an alarming rollback on the rights of women and girls globally, of which SRHR are integral, and further criminalisation of LGBT+ people. The merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with the Department for International Development offers an opportunity for the FCDO to better …
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Over recent years, there has been an alarming rollback on the rights of women and girls globally, of which SRHR are integral, and further criminalisation of LGBT+ people. The merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with the Department for International Development offers an opportunity for the FCDO to better use its diplomatic position to obtain its development goals on sexual and reproductive health and rights, such as by supporting access to these rights by women and girls and other marginalised groups. The UK should continue to position itself as a global leader on SRHR by (a) continuing to advance the principle of ‘Leave No One Behind’ across its aid programming and (b) continuing to raise the issue of the rights of women and girls, LGBT+ people and other marginalised groups both in multilateral fora and in bilateral conversations with partners in regard to SRHR. It should ensure that its diplomatic and development work on SRHR are integrated and complementary. (Paragraph 91) The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health 45
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Government response AI summary
The government gives a 'Partially Agree' response but provides no further details or specific commitments under this recommendation.
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