Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help (a) support the safety of and (b) increase accountability for attacks on humanitarian workers.

The FCDO supports the safety of humanitarian workers by investing in protective measures that our partners need to safely work, championing International Humanitarian Law, and using UK seats at key multilateral fora to raise awareness and promote accountability. The Minister for Development reinforces these efforts through bilateral and diplomatic engagement, including in meetings with multilateral organisations and senior government representatives from other countries where humanitarian workers are at risk. In addition, the UK co-sponsored UN Security Council Resolution 2730, which reaffirms parties' obligations under international law to protect all humanitarian personnel as well as humanitarian premises and assets. This resolution also establishes a regular reporting mechanism to: highlight the issue at the Security Council, provide recommendations on measures to protect and enhance the safety and security of humanitarian personnel, and promote accountability for unlawful attacks.