Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis and Africa
How have countries in Africa responded to the Ukraine crisis? And how is the conflict affecting the continent?
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Debate Pack
Humanitarian and political situation in Ethiopia
A debate on the humanitarian and political situation in Ethiopia is scheduled for Wednesday 19 January 2022 in Westminster Hall, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Laurence Robertson MP.
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Research Briefing
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines worldwide.
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Research Briefing
International LGBT+ rights and issues in 2020/21
This page features a series of briefings on LGBT+ rights and issues across regions of the world. We look at what rights and protections are provided for LGBT+ people and report on recent events. We also look at any relevant parliamentary material and at UK Government actions.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in sub-Saharan Africa
This briefing describes the status of LGBT+ rights in 22 sub-Saharan African countries.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in North Africa
This briefing focuses on LGBT+ rights and issues in five north African States: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia
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Insight
Africa in 2022: Elections and transitions
Which are the main elections to watch in Africa in 2022? After several coups, what are the prospects for peaceful transitions to civilian rule?
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Debate Pack
Humanitarian situation in Sudan, Ethiopia and Tigray
A Westminster Hall debate on the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, Sudan and Tigray has been scheduled for Wednesday 3 November 2021, from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Jeremy Corbyn MP.
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Debate Pack
Violence against Christians in central African countries
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Violence against Christians in central African countries' has been scheduled for Thursday 23 September 2021 from 1.30-4:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Pro-democracy protests in Eswatini
Pro-democracy protests erupted in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) in June and July 2021. This paper discusses what prompted the protests, what this means for the future of the monarchy, and the response of the UK Government.
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Debate Pack
Humanitarian situation in Tigray
A debate on the humanitarian situation in Tigray is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 8 September 2021, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be opened by Sarah Champion MP.
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Research Briefing
UK response to Covid-19: International aid and diplomacy
The UK has used aid and diplomacy to help control the Covid-19 pandemic and limit its impact. This paper describes its response and effectiveness.
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Research Briefing
South Sudan: a decade of independence
Assessing South Sudan a decade after independence
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Research Briefing
Ethiopia: Situation in Tigray
Serious food shortages have raised fears of famine in northern Ethiopia.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: international dimensions
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
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