International development. Gender equality, sexual & reproductive health, education. @UKHouseofLords. Chair @malarianomoreuk Previously Minister at DFID & FCDO
Oct 11, 2019 • 9 tweets • 5 min read
We can’t achieve gender equality until girls have control over their bodies and their future.
For millions of girls in the developing world those rights still aren’t a reality, but alongside national governments and NGOs, we are working to change that... 1/
#DayOfTheGirl
I visited Senegal to see the successful work of our Women's Integrated Sexual Health programme - WISH for short.
#UKaid delivers voluntary family planning advice and contraception supplies globally, including across West Africa with our partners @MarieStopes and @ippf. 2/