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HANSARDAnti-Semitism: University Campus IncidentsI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for drawing our attention to this report. To have 123 incidents—and increasing—in two years is serious, and I must say I was shocked when I…21 Jan 2021HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I, too, add my dismay about the resignation of the noble Baroness, Lady Sugg. Does the Minister agree with the World Bank that the provision of sexual and reproductive…26 Nov 2020HANSARDSustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, the Minister said yesterday that girls’ education is the top priority for our overseas aid but girls cannot stay in education if they are married off early with no…12 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, will the Minister explain why we immediately supported sanctions against Russia when it annexed the Crimea, even though 97% of the people of Crimea regarded themselves…02 Nov 2020HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, the Minister will know that in Afghanistan there is a high prevalence of child marriage. A third of girls marry before the age of 18, some as young as 12, which brings…15 Oct 2020 Bills sponsored (3)