Expressing the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to condemn and prevent the use of sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict as a weapon of war and fully implement the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 10, 2020)
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the policy of the United States to (1) ensure and promote the meaningful and effective participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management, and resolution; and (2) work toward preventing the use of gender-based violence in armed conflict and ensuring accountability for victims and survivors of such violence.
It is further the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should (1) adopt a feminist foreign policy that places the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls at its center; and (2) respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of women and girls.
What just happenedApr 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 10, 2020
- Apr 3, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Mar 10, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 10, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 10, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House