A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

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Senate Introduced Mar 4, 2015
Senate Passed May 5, 2015

Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 4, 2015

Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Honors individuals in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, and (3) promote meaningful participation of women in all aspects of their societies and communities.

Expresses support for international calls for a Post-2015 Development Agenda to include a stand-alone goal to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Latest action (May 5, 2015): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658)

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 4, 2015

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

Senate Introduced Mar 4, 2015
Senate Passed May 5, 2015

No recorded floor vote found.