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Supporting International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution supports the goals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, acknowledging the global and domestic scale of the issue. It emphasizes the need for increased legal and judicial protection, improved health sector capacity, and changing social norms to end violence. It encourages the President to issue a proclamation for public observance.
Key points
Recognizes November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Supports efforts to increase legal and judicial protection for women and girls.
Encourages improved health sector capacity to address violence against women and girls.
Promotes changing social norms to end violence against women and girls.
Highlights the importance of increasing women's economic opportunity and education.
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Print number: 117_HRES_957
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Process start date: 2022-03-01