Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of global efforts to ensure that human rights are prioritised in the delivery of (a) Sustainable Development Goals and (b) other development priorities.

The UK is committed to working to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as set out in the International Development Strategy (IDS) and Integrated Review. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development affirms that the SDGs "seek to realize the human rights of all", and are grounded in the principle of Leave No One Behind.

The UK is committed to promoting and protecting human rights and to championing the values that underpin the SDGs. This Government has repeatedly set out UK support for the principles of human rights, freedom and the rule of law. The UK's development, security and economic partnerships with our network of allies tackle the causes of instability, conflict and human suffering, including where lack of respect for human rights forms a key driver.

The IDS showcases the UK's commitment to uphold human rights. We are committed to upholding these values and championing human rights through our development work, including on climate action, women and girls, and through our new package of investment partnerships.