A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.

This Senate resolution states the Senate's position on the rights of women and girls in Haiti. It condemns sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in Haiti, their exclusion from Haiti's transitional government, and the failure of Haiti's international partners to address their needs. It also condemns steps by the U.S. State and Defense Departments to close the Office of Global Women's Issues and end the Defense Department's Women, Peace, and Security program. It calls for women to fill at least 30 percent of Haitian government and leadership positions, for funding of survivor services and prosecutions, and for the Senate to rebuild those U.S. offices. As a resolution, it expresses the Senate's view and does not create law.

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Sponsors

• Jeanne Shaheen Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors