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  1. We have now published the response to our Report on The UK’s approach to tackling modern slavery through the aid programme: report from the Sub-Committee on the Work of . Read the response here:

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  2. We have now published the first batch of written evidence gratefully received for our new inquiry on how the UK Government works abroad to promote dialogue and prevent atrocities. Read the conclusions of those who submitted here:

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  3. ⏰ There is still time left to submit written evidence for our inquiry into and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 👇 Read the call for evidence and let us know your views by 18 February

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  4. We have now published the transcript for the evidence session with Minister on the programmes & strategy for the Middle East & North Africa region. Read here: & watch the session back here:

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  5. Welcome progress with Gov recognising the signs of atrocities, but, still short of comprehensive atrocity prevention strategy that's desperately needed. This is why inquiry is vital to ensure never again means something this

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  6. "It’s not enough to say 'Never Again' like we did after the atrocities in Bosnia, or after the Rwandan genocide in 1994." ✍️

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  7. 📢 We have launched an inquiry into and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals & there is still time to submit evidence and help inform our work. To submit evidence before 18 February read here:

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  8. For our new inquiry on atrocity prevention, we asked about particular areas or countries of concern when thinking about atrocity risks. pointed to the outlawed tactics of war being used against civilians in Syria. Watch Denisa:

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  9. At our evidence session on atrocity prevention, Natalie Samarasinghe, CEO of told us that atrocities have often already occurred by the time of a military intervention. Watch here:

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  10. On Wednesday 26 January will chair an evidence session of the Sub-Committee on to examine government aid programmes in the Middle East and North Africa with Minister . Read here:

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  11. For our atrocity prevention inquiry, we asked: What is the significance of the ‘Responsibility to Protect’? , Executive Director of told us about it here: Read the transcript here:

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  12. Key development for all interested in atrocity prevention. Today will lead a debate in on the judgement of the Uyghur Tribunals. Watch here & to contribute written evidence to our inquiry read here:

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  13. There is still time to submit written evidence to our new inquiry into how the UK Government works abroad to promote dialogue and prevent atrocities. Our Committee is still accepting evidence until Wed 19th January. Read here:

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  14. 📢 We have published the response to our Report on , development and . The special report can be read here: You can also view this short video on the role & impact of the ‘Committee on COP26’ here 👇

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  15. Last week we sent a letter to the Foreign Secretary summarising policy advice on delivering development aid that the Committee gathered during its inquiry into the philosophy and culture of aid. Read comments & the letter here:

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  16. The transcript for the first evidence session held on Promoting dialogue and preventing atrocities, where we heard from , , @Natalie_UNnerd & Saidi Zirhumana is now available here:

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  17. We have now published the response to our Report on Global Britain in demand: UK climate action and international development around COP26. Read the response here:

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  18. The should build on the trusted reputation the former UK Department for International Development built globally. highlighted a report by . Watch here:

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  19. This week we have written to the Foreign Secretary to set out in more detail, the key evidence we have gathered throughout our inquiry into the philosophy and culture of aid. Read the letter here:

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  20. Today we have written to the Foreign Secretary to set out in more detail, the key evidence we have gathered throughout this inquiry. Read here:

    International Development Committee - “We hope the interesting discussions we have held, and the suggestions gathered, will inform the forthcoming UK International Development Strategy.”
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