Mar. 19 2024
Source Page: UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on MyanmarFound: The Rohingya remain acutely vulnerable after suffering decades of systemic discrimination.
Found: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 13 House of Lords, ‘ Written question: Myanmar: Rohingya
Found: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 13 House of Lords, ‘ Written question: Myanmar: Rohingya
Asked by: Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Sumbul Rizvi, the UNHCR Representative in Bangladesh, regarding the security situation for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, in particular regarding any increases of serious protection incidents, including reports of killings, torture, abductions and sexual and gender-based violence; and to what extent they take such matters into account in determining the amount and nature of support they provide to Rohinya refugees there.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We are concerned at the increase in serious protection incidents in the refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. The UK regularly discusses protection and security challenges for Rohingya refugees with UNHCR, including what more can be done to try to address these issues through programme interventions, and how to support the Government of Bangladesh in their efforts to ensure security in the camps. UK programming is addressing protection issues in the camps, including helping UNICEF tackle child labour and child marriage, and supporting UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) in preventing and addressing gender-based violence. The UK also supports a consortium of International NGOs, led by Norwegian Refugee Council, to address the drivers and impact of protection incidents.
Mar. 13 2024
Source Page: 2024 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statementFound: 2024 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement
Asked by: Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how many Rohingya refugees are in Cox’s Bazar; what discussions they have had with the government of Bangladesh concerning (1) the protection of refugees in Cox's Bazar, and (2) future arrangements for their protection.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
According to the latest UN figures, there are 942,776 Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazaar. The UK is committed to improving the security of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and we regularly engage the Government of Bangladesh, UN and NGOs on protection issues. UK funding (over £373 million to the Rohingya response since 2017) includes ongoing support to protection services in the camps. We will continue to monitor the security situation in the camps and raise concerns with the UN and Government of Bangladesh.
Mar. 11 2024
Source Page: UK supports millions of people globally in bid to end gender-based violenceFound: work include: Working in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund to help over 1 million Rohingya
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Asked by: Lord Bishop of St Albans (Bishops - Bishops)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Bangladesh in response to its statement on 7 February that it will not allow any more Rohingya refugees to enter the country.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We are concerned about the escalation of fighting in Rakhine state, Myanmar, and the impact on civilians on both sides of the border with Bangladesh. We are monitoring the situation closely. UK officials in Dhaka continue to engage with the Government of Bangladesh and the United Nations on this issue. We will continue to support affected Rohingya and other communities in Rakhine and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The UK is a leading donor to the Rohingya response. Since 2017, we have provided over £373 million to Bangladesh and over £30 million for the Rohingya and other Muslim minorities in Myanmar.
Mar. 01 2024
Source Page: UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Interactive Dialogue on MyanmarFound: The systemic discrimination of the Rohingya continues.