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<p>UK funding of humanitarian agencies to meet the needs of those affected by armed conflict is aligned to HMG's Humanitarian Policy. Policy Goal 6 states that HMG will</p><p>“implement the appropriate political, security, humanitarian and development actions necessary to uphold respect for international law, protect civilians and to secure humanitarian access”.</p><p>In conflict situations UK-funded medical care is provided through humanitarian organisations. These organisations work according to humanitarian principles including the provision of non-discriminatory aid provided according to need and need alone. Where rape has been perpetrated, survivors are provided assistance by humanitarian agencies which include medical, psychological and social care.</p> |