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HANSARD British Council Contractors: AfghanistanThe hon. Gentleman is right that in certain parts of Afghanistan it is particularly challenging. That is part of the reason why we are giving a window.23 Jun 2022HANSARD British Council Contractors: AfghanistanI am actually extremely proud of the work that the UK does to support vulnerable people coming to the UK from so many different areas. Many of my constituents are working to bring…23 Jun 2022HANSARDColombia: Human RightsColombia is an FCDO human rights priority country and UK Ministers and senior officials regularly raise human rights issue as well as specific cases of concern with the Colombian…21 Jun 2022HANSARDColombia: Human RightsThe hon. Member makes an important point about protecting civil society. Peace in Colombia was always going to be a difficult challenge, but we have been a leading advocate of…21 Jun 2022HANSARDColombia: Human RightsWe congratulate Gustavo Petro on his election as President. We look forward to working with him on many shared priorities after his inauguration in August. He has made it very…21 Jun 2022HANSARDSri Lanka: Human RightsWe are closely monitoring the difficult human rights situation and the lack of progress towards post-conflict accountability in Sri Lanka. It is important that the current…21 Jun 2022HANSARDWorld Press Freedom DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. Like other hon. Members, I will start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Damian…21 Jun 2022HANSARDColombia: Human RightsI absolutely refute the idea that the UK has been standing by. To date, we have spent more than £69 million through the conflict, stability and security fund. This is supporting…21 Jun 2022HANSARDSri Lanka: Human RightsThe hon. Lady is absolutely right to say that Sri Lanka is a great friend of the UK. Indeed, our Prime Minister spoke to his Sri Lankan counterpart on 30 May and has underlined…21 Jun 2022HANSARDSri Lanka: Human RightsI thank my hon. Friend for the work he does in this area. I reiterate that it is really important that the current very challenging economic situation does not distract from…21 Jun 2022HANSARDColombia: Human RightsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have very many areas of shared interest with Colombia, such as trade and the environment. Tackling drug crime is also a major issue.…21 Jun 2022HANSARDBrazil: Violence against Journalists and ActivistsMy hon. Friend is right that the case should be investigated. We are grateful to the Brazilian authorities for their help and engagement to date. There has been very close contact…21 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe were disappointed that last week’s flight was unable to depart, but we are not deterred from doing the right thing in delivering on our plans to control our nation’s borders.…21 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Sri Lanka, let me start by absolutely emphasising again that violence against peaceful protesters is unacceptable. We absolutely condemn the violence we see happening at the…21 Jun 2022HANSARDBrazil: Violence against Journalists and ActivistsWe regularly engage with indigenous leaders and civil society organisations. We are in regular contact with Brazil’s national foundation for indigenous people. We are absolutely…21 Jun 2022HANSARDBrazil: Violence against Journalists and ActivistsWe have been in close contact with members of Dom’s family. We will continue to give consular support to them at this time and through the next processes related to this tragic…21 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe work in Colombia on projects to promote peace and stability and also on projects to promote the environment and tackle climate change, and we will continue to do so.21 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right; the human rights situation in north-west and south-west Cameroon is really concerning. There have been recent incidents with tragic…21 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis is a terrible tragedy. So far this year, we have provided more than £72 million of additional support to countries in the region, which is helping about 8 million people. We…21 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will certainly raise that with the Minister responsible, Lord Ahmad.21 Jun 2022