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International development news from UK Parliament.

Israeli UNRWA ban risks violating multiple international laws – International Development Committee Chair

The Chair of the International Development Committee has asked the Foreign Secretary how the Government will respond to Israel’s planned ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) which comes into effect on 28 January 2025.

28 November 2024

IDC, Senate Chairs: Sudan deserves urgent and unified response

Today, the Chair of the International Development Committee has released a joint statement with the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the ongoing humanitarian situation in Sudan.

26 November 2024

IDC Chair responds to shocking evidence on Gaza healthcare

The International Development Committee heard evidence on the current state of healthcare in Gaza.

12 November 2024

Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa considered by members

House of Lords discusses the political situation in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Catch up

30 October 2024

UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords

Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up

18 October 2024

Lords debates 40th anniversary of Ethiopian famine

House of Lords marks anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. Catch up

18 October 2024

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Lords concludes scrutiny of draft Commonwealth Parliamentary Association law

Members conclude examination of draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up

09 October 2024

Commonwealth flags outside the houses of Parliament

Lords considers bill on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at committee stage

Members conclude discussions on draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up

12 September 2024

Commonwealth flags outside the houses of Parliament

Lords debates Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill

Members discuss draft law to redefine UK membership of international organisations. Catch up

Safety of Rwanda Bill completes passage through Parliament

Bill now awaits Royal Assent to become law. Catch up

Committee Chair comments on the UK's latest international development statistics

Chair of the International Development Committee, Sarah Champion, responds to today’s release of the UK’s latest international development statistics.

Football stadium

Sports events and human rights records on Lords agenda

What role do sporting bodies play in aiding the practice of 'sportswashing?'. Catch up

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton speaking in the Lords chamber

UK position on foreign affairs debated in the Lords

Foreign Secretary addressed members views on British overseas relations. Catch up

Four short debates in the Lords

A national housing strategy, the AUKUS agreement, burying overhead transmission lines and health workers in Myanmar up for debate in the House of Lords. Catch up

“In war we expect the deaths to be men of fighting age. In Gaza they are overwhelmingly women and children” - IDC reports on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

International Development Committee publishes report on humanitarian situation in Gaza