The Independent highlights the grave implications of UK aid budget cuts on women's and girls' support. Over 60 charities, including Oxfam and Save the Children, have urgently called for the UK government to reverse these cuts, fearing they would create the worst aid budget for women on record. The reduction from 0.5% to 0.3% in the aid budget, as announced by Prime Minister Starmer, would significantly impact critical programs like violence prevention initiatives. These changes could leave millions of vulnerable individuals at greater risk of abuse, illustrating the severe consequences of financial decisions on marginalized groups.
One charity chief executive called the cuts dangerous, warning they would jeopardize critical funding for projects aimed at supporting women and children.
The charities estimate the closure of just one UK-funded violence prevention project, the What Works programme, would put more than one million women and children at increased risk of abuse worldwide.
In a joint statement, 61 charities including Oxfam and Save the Children expressed their deep alarm at the UK government's proposed funding cuts affecting gender equality.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a significant reduction in aid spending, cutting it from 0.5% to 0.3% of the UK's gross national income.
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