UK GIRL SUMMIT

Early day motion 273, tabled 17 July 2014 by Bill Cash (Conservative). Signed by 33 members.

That this House welcomes the 22 July 2014 UK Girl Summit, organised by the Home Secretary and Secretary of State for International Development on behalf of the Prime Minister, with the aim of mobilising domestic and international efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) within a generation; believes that girls and women have the right to live free from violence and discrimination and to achieve their potential; and supports efforts in the UK and abroad to end FGM and CEFM within a generation, including by securing new commitments from the private sector, faith leaders, other civil society organisations, governments and international organisations.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1.