Statement from GAPS Network Members on the UK Government’s Deprioritisation of Gender Equality in Aid Spending

Members of the GAPS Network have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern at the UK Government’s deprioritisation of gender equality and the rights of women and girls as a standalone focus in its Official Development Assistance (ODA). This marks a significant and damaging shift in UK foreign policy – at a time of rising global conflict, anti-gender movements, and increasing risks to women and girls.

The GAPS Network urges the UK Government to urgently reverse this decision, reinstate gender equality as a core aid priority, and protect dedicated funding for women and girls. Read the statement here.