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Recommendation 27
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As we collected evidence for this inquiry before the release of this new strategy, the...
Conclusion
As we collected evidence for this inquiry before the release of this new strategy, the FCDO should provide a detailed explanation of how this new strategy will impact UK aid programming to improve the rights and lives of people with disabilities in Pakistan.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Response: The new FCDO Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy 2020–2030 was launched in February 2022. The strategy reaffirms the UK’s commitment to act as a global leader on disability inclusion and sets out FCDO’s approach towards 2030. In Pakistan we intend to build on the legacy UK aid programmes in this area and ongoing work on human rights. We will maintain a focus on women and girls, including those with disabilities. We will implement across the portfolio in line with the new strategy. While specific decisions on scale and programming are contingent on ODA resource allocation, we are committed to acting at multiple levels: • Using our diplomatic efforts to advocate for disability rights legislation at the federal and provincial level. • Tackling stigma, violence and discriminatory practices through ongoing inclusion programming such as Aawaz II. • Broadening our engagement with more diverse network of organisations of persons with disabilities (PWDs). • Maintaining emphasis on disaggregation of data by disability and mainstreaming this agenda in education and other programmes. We will strive to promote the use of Washington Group questions for better data. UK aid to Pakistan: Government Response to the Sixth Report of the Committee, Session 2021–22 xiii • Considering ways to improve diversity and access within the British High Commission for persons with disabilities.