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Support for UN Population Fund: Global Women's Health and Rights

This act aims to reauthorize and provide annual contributions to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). These funds will help combat maternal deaths, ensure access to contraception, and prevent gender-based violence and harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation. This support is crucial for improving women's health and rights globally, especially in crisis-affected regions.
Key points
Authorizes funding for global reproductive health and family planning programs.
Supports efforts to reduce maternal deaths and increase access to contraception.
Combats gender-based violence, child marriage, and female genital mutilation.
Aids national security and humanitarian efforts by operating in unstable and crisis-affected areas.
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Print number: 118_HR_4166
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Process start date: 2023-06-15