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FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health

Status: Closed Opened: 7 Mar 2023 Closed: 21 May 2024 19 recommendations 5 conclusions 1 report

The International Development Committee report into the FCDO's approach to sexual and reproductive health has now been published and found that since 2020 the UK has slashed aid spending on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), with a devastating impact on women and girls. Existing project budgets were cut or cancelled entirely, often with … Show more

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
First Report - The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproducti… HC 108 25 Jan 2024 24 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
3 Recommendation First Report - The FCDO’s approach to s… Rejected

Calculate and commit minimum bilateral ODA for SRHR, ensuring multi-year programme funding

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 … Read more

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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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Oral evidence sessions

3 sessions
Date Witnesses
12 Sep 2023 Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View ↗
4 Jul 2023 Alessandra Aresu · Humanity & Inclusion, Alice Welbourn · Salamander Trust, Dr Camilla Ducker · WHO HQ, Representative for the FGS Integration Group (FIG), Dr Tsitsi Chataika · CBM UK, Kirsty Smith · CBM UK, Ms Fionnuala Murphy · Frontline AIDS, Saskia Perriard-Abdoh · Kaleidoscope Trust View ↗
23 May 2023 Asenath Mwithigah · Orchid Project, Caroline Guinard · MSI Reproductive Choices, Dr Milly Kaggwa · Population Services International, Dr Sebastian Taylor · Royal Colleges for SRHR, Mr Matt Jackson · United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Tinebeb Berhane · ActionAid Ethiopia View ↗

Who gave evidence

14 witnesses
WitnessOrganisationSessions
Alessandra Aresu · Director, Global Inclusive Health Humanity & Inclusion 1
Alice Welbourn · Founding Director Salamander Trust 1
Asenath Mwithigah · Chief Executive Officer Orchid Project 1
Caroline Guinard · FCDO Programmes Director MSI Reproductive Choices 1
Dr Camilla Ducker · Senior Advisor, Global NTD Programme WHO HQ, Representative for the FGS Integration Group (FIG) 1
Dr Milly Kaggwa · Senior Technical Advisor, Global Medical Team Population Services International 1
Dr Sebastian Taylor · Representative, Coalition of Health Professional … Royal Colleges for SRHR 1
Dr Tsitsi Chataika · CBM Zimbabwe Country Advisory Panel (non-exec rol… CBM UK 1
Kirsty Smith · Chief Executive Officer CBM UK 1
Mr Matt Jackson · Chief of the London Representation Office United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 1
Ms Fionnuala Murphy · Head of Global Advocacy Frontline AIDS 1
Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell · Minister of State Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 1
Saskia Perriard-Abdoh · Head of Policy and Public Affairs Kaleidoscope Trust 1
Tinebeb Berhane · Country Director ActionAid Ethiopia 1