H.Res. 521 · 112th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Frederica Wilson
- Introduced
- 2012-01-23
- Latest action
- 2012-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Summary
Sympathizes with the families of women and children victimized by sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in Haiti.
Urges treatment of the issue of violence against women and children as a priority for U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.
Supports passage of Haiti's first comprehensive law on the prevention, punishment, and elimination of gender-based violence.