A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.

Bill Number

SRES 352

Introduced

Jan 23, 2012

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S45-46)

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Topics

Caribbean area Child safety and welfare Crime prevention Crime victims Crimes against children Crimes against women Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Disaster relief and insurance Domestic violence and child abuse Family planning and birth control Foreign aid and international relief Haiti Health care coverage and access Health promotion and preventive care HIV/AIDS Human rights International Affairs Judges Latin America Law enforcement officers Medical tests and diagnostic methods Mental health Reconstruction and stabilization Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Right of privacy Sex and reproductive health Sex offenses Violent crime Women's health World health Youth employment and child labor

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Summary

Sympathizes with the families of women and children victimized by sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in Haiti.

Urges treatment of the issue of violence against women and children as a priority for U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.

Supports passage of Haiti's first comprehensive law on the prevention, punishment, and elimination of gender-based violence.

Actions

Jan 23, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S45-46)
Jan 23, 2012

Introduced in Senate

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