H. Res. 910 (Introduced in House) — Supporting the ideals and goals of the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women”.

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

supports the ideals and goals of the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women”;

(2)

honors those working domestically and internationally to eliminate violence against women and girls; and

(3)

encourages the President to—

(A)

address the needs of women and girls experiencing violence worldwide through funding for inclusive, integrated, participatory survivor-led programs;

(B)

prioritize protections for women and children in fragile and conflict zones and in humanitarian response;

(C)

address increased rates of violence against marginalized women due to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, and socioeconomic status;

(D)

increase women's and girls' opportunities worldwide including opportunities for quality education and economic participation;

(E)

integrate the priorities and solutions of women and girls living in poverty in the prevention and response to sexual violence; and

(F)

issue a proclamation to the people of the United States to observe the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women”.

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Sep 28, 2016viewing Introduced in House Mr. Honda (for himself, Ms. Norton, Mr. Grijalva, Mrs. Bustos, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Sablan, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Lofgren, Ms. Moore, Ms. Titus, and Ms. Judy Chu of California) submitted the following resolution; which was 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

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

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