Government losing hard-won gains on women's rights as aid cuts bite, MPs warn

"The cross-party International Development Committee said reductions in funding, staffing and expertise are undermining Britain's ability to support women and girls in conflict-affected countries."

"The government's commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda appears to be waning, despite rising global instability and increasing threats to women's rights."

"With global conflict at its highest level in decades and a growing backlash against women's rights, these commitments are more important than ever."

"The committee report warned that the government is at risk of inflicting damage to its reputation and standing idly by whilst hard-won gains in global gender equality are lost."

The UK government is facing criticism for cuts to international aid spending, which jeopardize support for women and girls in conflict-affected areas. A report by the International Development Committee highlights that reductions in funding and expertise are undermining Britain's commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda. With global instability rising and threats to women's rights increasing, the report warns that the government's diminishing commitment could damage its reputation and lead to a loss of progress in gender equality worldwide.

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