Special Envoy for Gender Equality: Public Appointments

(asked on 27th October 2020) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to appoint another Special Envoy for Gender Equality; and, if so, when any such appointment will be announced.


Answered by
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Baroness Sugg
This question was answered on 10th November 2020

Gender equality is a core part of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's work as a force for good in the world. Promoting gender equality and advancing women and girls' rights on the international stage remains a priority for the UK Government including fulfilling every girl's right to 12 years of quality education.

I was appointed by the Prime Minister as the UK Special Envoy for Girls' Education in March 2020. I am committed, in my role, to promoting every girl’s right to attend and stay in school, and to receive a quality education, I am driving the issue forward internationally, pushing for increased coordination and investment in girls education, and for greater global ambition. The UK Government continues to build on our Strategic Vision for Gender Equality alongside our National Action Plan (NAP) on Women Peace and Security.

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