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HANSARDOverseas Development Assistance: Gender-based ViolenceMy Lords, fighting sexual and gender-based violence remains the most chronically underfunded sector in the humanitarian appeals of the United Nations. What consideration has been…28 Apr 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. We have entered a new international reality in which our fundamental principles are being challenged, facts are…07 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a privilege to speak in this House and a particular privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Judd. I often feel like a student when I speak here and fear that I…16 Oct 2019HANSARDGlobal Gender EqualityMy Lords, I declare an interest as per the register. I start by congratulating my noble friend the Minister on her appointment and wishing her every success in all the work ahead…17 Jun 2019HANSARDVictims of Domestic Violence and AbuseMy Lords, I pay tribute to noble Lords for their many eloquent and informed speeches, and to our Prime Minister for her leadership on this issue. I thank the many organisations…06 Jun 2019HANSARDUK Foreign Policy in a Shifting World Order (International Relations Committee Report)My Lords, our era is characterised by disruption, change and unpredictability, at home as well as abroad. There is an acute need for reason, tolerance and knowledge of history to…21 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Common Security and Defence Policy Missions and Operations (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I congratulate the committee on this excellent report and welcome the opportunity to debate it. I am honoured to follow the speeches given by noble Lords. British and…15 May 2019HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. It is an honour to speak in the debate today. First, I pay tribute to our Prime Minister and to the Minister and her…07 Mar 2019HANSARDWestern BalkansMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for being here today and for all being very kind in emphasising my expertise in this area. It is easy, because I was born and brought up there.…10 Jan 2019HANSARDWestern BalkansMy Lords, I rise to speak deeply and sadly conscious of the absence of the late Lord Ashdown. In my experience, there is no one in Parliament or in our excellent Foreign and…10 Jan 2019HANSARDWestern BalkansThat the Grand Committee takes note of developments in the Western Balkans and the threat posed by instability and insecurity in that region.10 Jan 2019