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H.R.4097 / 116th Congress

Afghan Women’s Inclusion in Negotiations Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 30, 2019

Afghan Women's Inclusion in Negotiations Act

This bill requires the Department of State to report on the participation of Afghan women in the Afghan peace process and a strategy for U.S. post-conflict engagement in Afghanistan.

Specifically, the State Department must report on (1) the participation of Afghan women in negotiations and dialogue related to the Afghan peace process and the protection of their rights and gains; and (2) the actions of the State Department to consult with and train local women-led civil society organizations and to advocate for their inclusion and participation in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconciliation.

The State Department must also develop a strategy for U.S. post-conflict engagement in Afghanistan to support the implementation of commitments for women and girls' inclusion and empowerment, as well as to protect and promote basic human rights.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · D–MA

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  • Foreign Affairs Committee
37 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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