Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to put forward a candidate for the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in 2027; and if so, (1) what the process to select that candidate will be, and (2) how they intend to support that candidate.

This Government is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and recognises the important role the CEDAW Committee plays in holding States Parties to account in implementing the treaty.

The UK takes a strategic approach to multilateral elections, running a small number of high priority campaigns each year. As with all UN bodies, the Government will carefully consider whether to nominate a UK representative for future vacancies which will arise to the CEDAW Committee, including in 2028. It remains the UK’s ambition to demonstrate leadership on promoting gender equality which aligns with CEDAW’s principles.