Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".

Bill Number

HRES 519

Introduced

Nov 5, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Crime prevention Crime victims Crimes against women Human rights International Affairs Racial and ethnic relations Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Women's education Women's employment Women's rights

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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.

Actions

Dec 4, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov 19, 2015

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E1669-1670)
Nov 5, 2015

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.
Nov 5, 2015

Introduced in House

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