Last week was International Woman’s Day.
With Putin’s bombs continuing to rain down on Ukraine, the brave women and girls impacted by this unprovoked war are at the forefront of my thoughts.
Their courage and fortitude is an inspiration to us all as we stand together against Putin and his regime.
Women and girls have always been disproportionately impacted by conflict.
The UK is internationally renowned for championing the rights of women and girls.
And as a Foreign Office Minister I am proud of the work we are doing supporting and empowering women around the world.
Our new International Development Strategy will set out strong commitments and our diplomatic network will step up efforts to ensure they amplify the UK’s voice and take proactive action to empower women and girls across the globe.
As we watch the horrors in Ukraine unfold it’s more important than ever that the UK government continues to help transform lives and help to build a freer and fairer world that will benefit us all.
Many constituents have contacted me asking for ways to support the brave people of Ukraine.
This week, we have launched our ‘Home for Ukraine’ scheme.
This scheme will allow UK sponsors to provide accommodation for individual Ukrainians or Ukrainian families. The offer will need to be for a minimum stay of six months and sponsors will receive £350 a month in support.
You can also provide support by donating to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
The Government is making its largest ever aid-match by match funding the public’s donations up to the first £25 million. You can make a donation here: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
As we stand with Ukraine, we must continue to stand with every woman and girl who is fighting for equality and independence.
As ever, if you have any issues at all that you need my help with, email me at amanda.milling.mp@parliament.uk, call 01543 877142 or visit www.amandamilling.com/contact.
