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A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Introduced: March 4, 2015 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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May 5, 2015
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658)
May 5, 2015
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2656-2658)
May 5, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2657-2658)
May 5, 2015
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 4, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1308-1309)
Mar 4, 2015
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Honors individuals in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, and (3) promote meaningful participation of women in all aspects of their societies and communities.

Expresses support for international calls for a Post-2015 Development Agenda to include a stand-alone goal to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment.

What's happening now May 5, 2015

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1