SR599

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.

Introduced·2/5/26

Senate resolution emphasizing the importance of women's rights in Haiti's stability and condemning the lack of female representation and protection.

The Senate resolution highlights the critical role of protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in Haiti for the country's stability and future. It condemns the failure to include women in leadership roles and address their specific needs, which threatens Haiti's transition from crisis. The resolution calls for urgent measures to secure human rights for women and girls, including ensuring women fill at least 30% of government positions, prioritizing protection from gender-based violence, and funding related services and investigations.

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Where it stands

Current
Foreign Relations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 5

Senate

Submitted in Senate

Feb 5

Senate

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S513-514)