S.Res. 352 · 112th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kirsten Gillibrand
- Introduced
- 2012-01-23
- Latest action
- 2012-01-23 · Introduced in Senate
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.