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Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".
Introduced: September 28, 2016
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Oct 11, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sep 28, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 28, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Supports the goals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Honors those working domestically and internationally to eliminate violence against women and girls.
Encourages the President to:
- address the needs of women and girls experiencing violence through funding for participatory survivor-led programs;
- prioritize protections for women and children in fragile and conflict zones;
- address increased rates of violence against marginalized women due to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, and socioeconomic status; and
- increase opportunities for women and girls worldwide, including opportunities for education and economic participation.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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