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UK Sanctions Women's Rights Violators


FILE: Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, at Villa Madama in Rome. Taken Thurs., Feb. 9, 2023.
FILE: Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, at Villa Madama in Rome. Taken Thurs., Feb. 9, 2023.

Britain on Wednesday announced a package of sanctions against what they described as 'global violators of women's rights' based in the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Iran, and Syria

The asset freezes and travel bans, introduced on International Women's Day, apply to four individuals - including military figures accused of overseeing rape. An Iranian government institution was also sanctioned.

"These sanctions send a clear message that the perpetrators of abhorrent gender-based violence must be held accountable," foreign minister James Cleverly said in an emailed statement.

"We are increasing our efforts to stand up for women and girls, and will use all the tools at our disposal to tackle the inequalities which remain."

The sanctions came alongside the publication of the government's 'Women and Girls Strategy' setting out their plans to tackle gender inequality worldwide.

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