Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 32
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Reduced ODA funding threatens global FGM programmes and increases risk for UK citizens.
Conclusion
The continued prevalence of FGM globally increases the risk of FGM to current and future UK citizens and residents. Supporting international efforts to end FGM through aid programmes and diplomacy helps the UK fulfil its international obligations to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5 and is a necessary step to reduce the risk of FGM occurring to UK citizens and residents. The planned reduction in Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI in 2027 after the prior reduction from 0.7% risks the effectiveness of these programmes and present a direct risk to the safety of girls in the UK and those overseas. (Conclusion, Paragraph 95)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 2 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗