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HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the gracious Speech affirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to uphold democracy and to champion security around the world. Time allows me to raise only two related…18 May 2022HANSARDWorldwide Displacement of RefugeesMy Lords, is the Minister aware of the growth of Islamic jihadism in many areas of Nigeria, which has caused massive displacement? Recently, I visited the Middle Belt. In that…28 Apr 2022HANSARDInternational Women’s Day and Protecting the Equality of Women in the UK and InternationallyMy Lords, I am very grateful for this opportunity to commend many women in dire situations who exhibit inspirational courage, resourcefulness and resilience. I am also grateful…17 Mar 2022HANSARDRefugees: Mass DisplacementMy Lords, I join other noble Lords in offering the warmest congratulations to my noble friend on securing this debate and his characteristically comprehensive introduction. I…06 Jan 2022HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) reports of violations of the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire agreement by the government of Azerbaijan, and (2)…15 Nov 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply, but the impunity enjoyed by Azerbaijan has encouraged continuing violations of the ceasefire agreement by Azerbaijan. As Azeri forces…15 Nov 2021HANSARDInternational Freedom of Religion or BeliefMy Lords, I follow up the important point raised by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Leeds, focusing on Nigeria. The Government’s decision to cut spending on foreign aid…08 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Foreign Aid ProgrammeMy Lords, I refer to my interests in the register and declare an interest as the founder of the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust—HART —which works with local partners abroad, all of…01 Jul 2021HANSARDMarriage and Religious WeddingsTo ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made towards their commitment in the Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper, published on 14 March 2018, to “explore…28 Jun 2021HANSARDMarriage and Religious WeddingsMy Lords, I remain deeply concerned, because there has been no evidence of any meaningful progress since I first raised these issues over 10 years ago. As the Muslim Women’s…28 Jun 2021HANSARDChina: MuslimsMy Lords, what is the Minister’s response to the report of UN special rapporteurs and experts that the CCP is targeting minorities, including Falun Gong, Uighurs, Tibetans,…16 Jun 2021HANSARDHealth Partnership Schemes: FundingMy Lords, is the Minister aware that Her Majesty’s Government provide no medical aid to the middle-belt regions of Nigeria, where thousands have been killed and tens of thousands…07 Jun 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. However, is he aware that in Armenia this morning, six Armenian servicemen were captured by military forces of Azerbaijan, and on 25…27 May 2021HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and (2) reports of human rights violations by the Government of…27 May 2021HANSARDGenocide: Bringing Perpetrators to JusticeMy Lords, I strongly support the argument made by my noble friend Lord Alton: the failure to hold perpetrators of genocide to account gives them a green light to continue. The…27 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, Her Majesty’s gracious Speech affirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to uphold human rights and to alleviate human suffering across the world. I wish to raise two…19 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: SyriaTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the humanitarian situation in Syria; and what steps they are taking to…29 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: SyriaMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I echo the words of appreciation for the Lord Speaker.29 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: SyriaMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord for his reply, but does he acknowledge that, despite the United Kingdom’s efforts to implement smart sanctions with humanitarian exemptions, it…29 Apr 2021HANSARDMyanmar: ProtestersTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the use of force by the Myanmar military against protesters in that country.10 Mar 2021