Insight
The UK and international development: Global issues for 2025
The UK Government’s reviews of international development will conclude in 2025. Global challenges include humanitarian need, armed conflict and UN funding.
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Debate Pack
United Nations International Day of Education 2025
A Westminster Hall debate on the United Nations International Day of Education will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025, from 1:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bambos Charalambous MP.
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Research Briefing
Yemen: humanitarian situation and UK aid
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
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Research Briefing
A new President for Lebanon: What next in 2025?
Lebanon has a new President pledging reforms but faces significant economic and political challenges, including the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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A new President for Lebanon: What next in 2025?
Lebanon has a new President pledging reforms but faces significant economic and political challenges, including the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Debate Pack
Impact of conflict on women and girls
A Westminster Hall debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls will take place on Thursday 9 January 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Alice Macdonald MP.
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Research Briefing
The Syrian civil war: timeline, UK aid and statistics
The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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Research Briefing
The 0.7% aid target
In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP29?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
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Research Briefing
Libya: Political developments since 2011
Libya remains divided geographically and politically with rival administrations governing the eastern and western parts of the country.
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Research Briefing
Two-year anniversary of the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran
Iran has continued to enforce its dress code two years after the death of Mahsa Amini.
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Two-year anniversary of the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran
Iran has continued to enforce its dress code two years after the death of Mahsa Amini.
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Research Briefing
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Egypt: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Egyptian politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Saudi Arabia: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Saudi politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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