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HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I draw attention to the continued plight of Ukrainian women who have lost their husbands in the ongoing conflict. Many of these widows are facing immense emotional,…31 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, we commemorate International Women’s Day at a time when commitments to development aid and to diversity, equality, and inclusion programmes face unprecedented strain.…06 Mar 2025HANSARDIndia and Southeast Asia: Free Trade AgreementsMy Lords, I welcome this debate and thank the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, for bringing this important issue before the House. I approach it as someone with many decades of…06 Mar 2025HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Victims and SurvivorsMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Chisholm, for initiating this vital debate. Domestic abuse devastates lives, families and communities. Despite increased…12 Dec 2024HANSARDSocial Cohesion and Community during Periods of ChangeMy Lords, I rise to contribute to this important debate with gratitude to the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of York for bringing our attention to the vital issue of social…06 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, I support this vital Bill and commend the noble Baroness, Lady Hodgson, for her dedication to women, peace and security. This legislation presents a clear opportunity to…15 Nov 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, for introducing the debate on this urgent and important topic. To those who are tempted to dismiss the conflict in Sudan as a…13 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson, for introducing today’s important debate on the humble Address. I congratulate His Majesty’s Government on their commitment to…25 Jul 2024HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I declare my interest as chairman and trustee of the Loomba Foundation. A court in India is currently considering an application by a young woman, aged 25, to allow the…08 Mar 2024HANSARDPoverty ReductionMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of Barnardo’s. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Bird, for bringing this important subject before the House and pay tribute to him…22 Feb 2024HANSARDFamily Migration (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, for bringing this timely debate to the House. I also pay tribute to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee, which…20 Sept 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair and founder trustee of the Loomba Foundation. I was only 10 years old when my father died in India in 1954. It was a tragedy for my mother…06 Jul 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking in response to the United Nations’ International Widows Day and to empower widows to achieve economic independence in…06 Jul 2023HANSARDUK: Violence Against Women and GirlsMy Lords, one of the most shocking aspects of violence against women and girls is that almost one in four girls in this country reports having suffered abuse before the age of 16.…29 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to respond to the United Nations’ International Widows Day, specifically with regard to measures to empower widows and their…26 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as a founder and chairman trustee of the Loomba Foundation.26 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayI thank the Minister for that Answer. Given the critical importance of eradicating discrimination against widows to achieving the UN sustainable development goals of ending…26 Jun 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I declare my interest as founder, chairman and trustee of the Loomba Foundation, a UN-accredited NGO leading the global campaign to eradicate injustice against women…10 Mar 2023HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, for bringing this important topic to your Lordships’ House today. It is important to the UK because, within the next decade, India will be…19 Jan 2023HANSARDCommonwealth: ZimbabweMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Oates, for tabling a debate on this important topic. Since 1995, five countries have faced periods of suspension for failing to uphold the…12 Jan 2023