§ 25. Tom BrakeTo ask the Minister for Women what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for International Development regarding rape survivors in Rwanda. [170674]
§ Ms HewittI fully support the work of my colleague the Secretary of State for International Development to assist women in post-conflict situations. The UK Government are providing direct assistance to the survivors of the genocide which is currently running at £200,000 per annum. I welcome the planned additional support of up to £850,000 which will include advice and counselling on issues around HIV/AIDS. I also welcome the financial assistance his Department is providing to witnesses, including rape survivors, at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.