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UK axes overseas education project for women

Published Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4

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  • Critique of Aid Cuts and Policy Reversal — 1 source

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The UK government has cancelled the Strengthening higher education for female empowerment (SHEFE) scheme, an overseas education project for women and girls with a £45m budget. This decision is seen as a reversal of commitments to global education and women's empowerment, reflecting the broader impact of aid cuts.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Strengthening higher education for female empowerment (SHEFE) scheme had a £45m budget.
  • The UK government has axed the SHEFE overseas education project for women and girls.
  • The decision is viewed as a detrimental reversal of the UK's commitments to global education and women's empowerment.
  • The cancellation highlights the negative consequences of broader aid cuts.
  • The project was cancelled after running for two years.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Critique of Aid Cuts and Policy Reversal
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian frames the UK government's decision to axe the SHEFE program as a detrimental reversal of commitments to global education and women's empowerment, highlighting the negative consequences of aid cuts.

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