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International Violence Against Women Act of 2019

Introduced: November 26, 2019 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

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Dec 6, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

Nov 26, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Nov 26, 2019

Introduced in House

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International Violence Against Women Act of 2019

This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.

The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls.

The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall direct policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment.

The bill requires that U.S. assistance made available for humanitarian relief, conflict mitigation, and post-conflict reconstruction prevents and responds to violence against women and girls. The Department of State shall also identify incidents that occur during armed conflict and implement emergency responses.

What's happening now December 6, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

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