Submitted on Friday 27th January 2017
Rejected on Friday 27th January 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Priti Patel take urgent action support charities providing women abortion advice
As we are sure you are aware, the new US president Donald Trump signed an executive order blocking funding for a number of international NGOs that support women’s rights and family planning,” the MPs wrote, about what has been dubbed the Mexico city policy, or global gag rule.
“We would implore you to take urgent steps on funding and policy as the Dutch government has and as the UK government has done so previously, to mitigate the impact of this decision.”
“The department has been at the global forefront in helping poor women to lead healthy and productive lives, and to increase voice, choice and control for girls and women,” they add, warning that Trump’s decision could undermine DfID’s work.
They highlight the Dutch plans for a fund to help projects
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