Congress 116 - HRES 723 - Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.

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Advanced technology and technological innovations Africa Assault and harassment offenses Child safety and welfare Crime prevention Crimes against children Crimes against women Domestic violence and child abuse Homelessness and emergency shelter Human rights Human trafficking International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Law enforcement administration and funding Mental health Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Research administration and funding Sex offenses Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Violent crime Women's health Women's rights World health

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This resolution recognizes sexual violence against girls as a serious global issue. The resolution encourages the implementation of certain measures to protect girls from abuse, including (1) increased international efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting, and (2) the widespread dissemination of surveys that measure levels of sexual violence.

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Mar 4, 2020

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 4, 2020

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 20, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 20, 2019

Introduced in House

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