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
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.