This nonbinding House resolution condemns gender-based violence against women and girls in Haiti and their exclusion from leadership. It calls on Haitian and international actors to increase women's participation in decision-making, support survivors, investigate and prosecute violence, and include women's needs in security and humanitarian efforts. It also calls for restoring the State Department's Office of Global Women's Issues and the Defense Department's Women, Peace, and Security program. The resolution has been referred to House committees.
The resolution does not create direct requirements for individuals. It calls on actors involved in Haiti to take the steps described and urges consultation with and support for Haitian women's rights groups.
The resolution calls for funding programs and services but provides no cost estimates. No publicly available information.
The resolution states that women's rights, safety, and meaningful participation are critical to Haiti's transition from crisis and future stability.
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