To urge the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to hold the United Nations and its member states accountable for allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by United Nations peacekeepers.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 24, 2017)
Condemns all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation perpetrated by United Nations (U.N.) peacekeepers.
Urges the President to direct the U.S. representative to the U.N. to use the voice and vote of the United States to: (1) confront the issue of sexual abuse and exploitation within the U.N., (2) establish a clear policy to hold troop-contributing countries accountable, and (3) assist the U.N. in providing victims justice.
Calls for other member states and troop-contributing countries to fully investigate allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by peacekeepers and to take appropriate actions to bring perpetrators to justice.
What just happenedMay 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 24, 2017
- May 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 24, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House