A resolution recognizing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women and girls globally.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 4, 2021)
This resolution supports measures and funding to address the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on women and girls globally.
The resolution urges the executive branch to (1) uphold the rights of crisis-affected and forcibly displaced populations further affected by COVID-19, (2) reaffirm U.S. leadership on gender-based violence in foreign assistance, and (3) address barriers to equitable COVID-19 treatment and vaccination for women, girls, and marginalized communities.
Further, the resolution expresses the Senate's commitment to assess and eliminate impediments to the delivery of and access to humanitarian assistance.
What just happenedMar 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1122-1123)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 4, 2021
- Mar 4, 2021IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1122-1123)
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 4, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate