US Support to Counter Violence Against Women and Children in the Western Hemisphere.
This law directs US aid and diplomatic efforts to combat gender-based violence across the Western Hemisphere. It mandates increased funding for local women's organizations, specialized training for foreign law enforcement on prosecuting these crimes, and allocates $2 million annually to the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women. The goal is to enhance safety and economic independence for women in the region and analyze how violence drives migration.
Key points
Increased financial support for local organizations in the Western Hemisphere that empower victims and promote women's economic independence.
Mandatory training for local police and justice agencies on preventing, investigating, and prosecuting gender-based violence, using trauma-informed approaches.
Annual allocation of $2 million from the US budget to the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women.
Requirement to include detailed descriptions of gender-based violence in annual US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
Status:
Expired
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