Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women Debate

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Department: Department for International Development

Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Baroness Uddin Excerpts
Thursday 16th January 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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I hope my noble friend will be pleased to note that in 2018 I attended the Commission on the Status of Women. I found it incredibly useful, and our voice was very influential with a number of states.

Baroness Uddin Portrait Baroness Uddin (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness’s question. If and when our Government decide that we should have representation on the committee or on any other international bodies, will she and her Government make sure that it reflects the diversity of women in our country?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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As I said, we have so many women to choose from, not least from your Lordships’ House. I am sure that the woman chosen will be the best woman for the job.