Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 30 Oct 2014 Afghanistan
"My Lords, can the Minister reassure me that the voices of Afghan women are actually going to be heard at the conference, not just at an associate conference? In all the previous conferences, they have not been allowed to participate fully, so I would like the Minister’s reassurance that this …..." Baroness Hodgson of Abinger - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that any future peace settlement in South Sudan is inclusive...." Baroness Hodgson of Abinger - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his Answer. I gather that the situation in South Sudan is absolutely dire at the moment. There is acute food insecurity, about 1.4 million people have fled their homes and there are around 4 million who need acute humanitarian assistance. Many of them are women …..." Baroness Hodgson of Abinger - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate the right reverend Prelate on securing this debate. The terrible events and strife in Syria, and now in Iraq, have somewhat swung the media spotlight away from Egypt, leaving an impression, after last month’s democratic presidential election, that the country has emerged from difficult years. However, …..." Baroness Hodgson of Abinger - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Prosser, for securing this debate. I know that she has a long history of support for UN Security Council Resolution 1325. I am glad that in this debate we have the opportunity to highlight the important issues while Her Majesty’s Government are …..." Baroness Hodgson of Abinger - View Speech