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US HR5941

US HR5941
Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act


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Introduced
02/21/2020
In Committee
04/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To require that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, reconstruction and development, and refugee relief and assistance will support the basic human rights of women and women's participation and leadership in these areas. This bill requires that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, post-conflict reconstruction and development, police and military training, or refugee relief and assistance support the human rights of women and their full political, social, and economic participation.

AI Summary

This bill, the Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act, requires that U.S. activities in South Sudan relating to governance, post-conflict reconstruction and development, police and military training, or refugee relief and assistance support the human rights of women and their full political, social, and economic participation. The bill includes specific requirements, such as including women's perspectives in policymaking, promoting women's representation in government, channeling assistance to local women's organizations, providing support for women's education and healthcare, and ensuring the protection of women refugees and displaced persons. The bill also requires the President to report annually on the progress in implementing these requirements.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. (on 04/03/2020)

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