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This resolution supports the goals of International Women's Day by acknowledging the critical role of women and girls worldwide, recognizing their fundamental human rights, and addressing the challenges they face. The resolution highlights that women comprise half the world's population and play essential roles in family care, economic growth, conflict resolution, and community development. It emphasizes the disproportionate impacts women experience during global challenges like economic downturns, health crises, and conflicts, and calls for meaningful protections and opportunities for women to fully participate in political, social, and economic spheres. The resolution specifically condemns oppressive practices like child marriage, gender-based violence, and restrictions on women's education and movement, as exemplified by the Taliban's actions in Afghanistan. It also reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting women's rights globally, supporting gender equality, ending discrimination, ensuring women's safety and welfare, and encouraging their participation in all aspects of society, including peace negotiations and conflict resolution. The resolution urges the U.S. government to approach these goals with cultural sensitivity while supporting sustainable development that empowers women and girls worldwide.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/106/all-info