Government ‘knew about’ consequences for vulnerable women and girls around the world months before plans confirmed, NGOs say

The British government has been accused of “betraying” women and girls after the harmful impacts of its aid cuts were outlined in a leaked report.

Completed months before the government confirmed in September which aid programmes would be cut, the equalities assessment report warned a reduction in aid would have a significant impact on programmes for vulnerable groups, including women and people with disabilities.

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