S.Res. 393 · 109th Congress

A resolution designating March 8, 2006, as "International Women's Day".

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Joe Biden
Introduced
2006-03-08
Latest action
2006-03-08 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Designates March 8, 2006, as International Women's Day.

Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to: (1) improve access to quality health care; (2) end and prevent violence against women, including the trafficking of women and girls, and ensure that the criminals who engage in those activities are brought to justice; (3) end discrimination and increase participation of women in decision-making positions in the government and private sectors; (4) extend full economic opportunities to women, including access to microfinance and microenterprise; and (5) strengthen the role of women as agents of peace.