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H.R. 4097

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Afghan Women’s Inclusion in Negotiations Act
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Committee
Latest Action · October 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
July 30, 2019
Cosponsors (37)
31D 6R
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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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