Fawzia Koofi urges us to walk with the Afghan women - we must!

Conservative Peer fiona hodgson is speaking powerfully at the Second Reading of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill - stating that once animals leave our shores 'there is no control over how they are kept or slaughtered' #BanLiveExports

Thank you to the Canadian High Commission for hosting this important conversation on Aghanistan. Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) #Afghanistan

We are pleased the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill has passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords, led by Lord Black. Great to hear contributions from Peers including fiona hodgson Sue Hayman and Defra UK Richard Benyon in support of this important Bill.

Tonight , i had a warm and insightful exchange with Member of the House of Lords of the UK Baroness fiona hodgson ,counteracting Gender based violence remains on the top of my legislative agenda and it’s always inspirational to exchange parliamentary experiences on this topic.

BARONESS DEECH: This selfless woman must be treated with respect mol.im/a/12129895 via Daily Mail Online Finally some common sense.

Join Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP for a virtual expert panel event from Cambridge University: How can we empower women, and protect children, caught up in war? What can we learn from #Afghanistan ? Martin Griffiths fiona hodgson

20 April, 17:00 BST. Book free here:

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'Sexual violence does not emerge in conflict out of nowhere. It is a symptom of a much wider system of patriarchy.' Nadia Murad

#ForSurvivorsWithSurvivors

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly opens #PSVI summit & announces launch of What works report on preventing conflict-related sexual violence.

As we approach the 2nd reading of fiona hodgson Private Members’ Bill on Women, Peace and Security. Read the joint op-ed below with Jack McConnell .This will support & ensure the women & girls heart of policy making esp as we witness the global pushback of womens’& girls’ rights

I have the 2nd Reading of my PMB on Women, Peace & Security this Friday - a vital step to future proof and put these issues at the heart of our policy making, to help stop the global role back of womens’and girls’ rights Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security #RightsFreedomPotential Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) Gender & Development Network

There are now just 100 days until the UK’s 🇬🇧 Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative #PSVI Conference. We will bring together countries, civil society and survivor groups from around the world to drive action to tackle this horrific crime.

#ForSurvivorsWithSurvivors

Big thank you to all my team. Today we evacuated 1,015 women and children from Russian controlled territory in Kharkiv, having first moved 3 km of land mines. Since war started we have now moved over 10,300 women and children to safety. #ukraine war #refugees #kharkiv #ukraine 🇺🇦

Thank you Baroness Hodgson fiona hodgson for showing your commitment to #FoRBForAll at CSW's Free to Believe sculpture at the #FoRBConference today. CSW Advocacy

Great to work with such wonderful Afghan women who, in spite of being through such difficult times, continue to inspire! We must not let them be forgotten!

With my dear friend ⁦fiona hodgson⁩ supporting #moreincommon and ⁦The Jo Cox Foundation⁩

It was great to meet Rina Amiri and talk about how we will support the women of Afghanistan!

Fascinating discussion included perspectives on many countries, the importance of education in changing the narrative and potential to combat sexual violence in conflict through better evidence gathering, more female participation and use of technology

Against the backdrop of the #UkraineWar 🇬🇪 HE Sophie Katsarava MBE focused on the #BlackSea & #Abkhazia where 🇬🇪 women play active role in #Protection #Prevention #Participation achieving tangible results on the ground eg right to education in mother tongue & movement rights