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<p>The Secretary of State for International Development, my right hon. Friend the Member for Putney (Justine Greening), is very conscious of the elevated risks to girls and women in emergencies. Next week the UK will bring leading humanitarian actors together at a high-level event in order to ensure that these issues are systematically addressed. For its part, DFID has committed to ensuring that it assesses these risks in all humanitarian responses.</p><p>In the case of Cyclone Phailin, the UK Government has prioritised the most vulnerable beneficiaries, and is working with partners to ensure protection issues are central to our response.</p> |