Afghan Women’s Inclusion in Negotiations Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 30, 2019)
Afghan Women's Inclusion in Negotiations Act
This bill requires the Department of State to report on the participation of Afghan women in the Afghan peace process and a strategy for U.S. post-conflict engagement in Afghanistan.
Specifically, the State Department must report on (1) the participation of Afghan women in negotiations and dialogue related to the Afghan peace process and the protection of their rights and gains; and (2) the actions of the State Department to consult with and train local women-led civil society organizations and to advocate for their inclusion and participation in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconciliation.
The State Department must also develop a strategy for U.S. post-conflict engagement in Afghanistan to support the implementation of commitments for women and girls' inclusion and empowerment, as well as to protect and promote basic human rights.
What just happenedOct 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 30, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee - Jul 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 30, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House