A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
This is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing the United States Senate’s support for the goals of International Women’s Day. It frames the empowerment and protection of women and girls as a foreign-policy priority essential to global peace, prosperity, and sustainability. The resolution cites existing U.S. policy (the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 and the U.S. Strategy and National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, 2023) and highlights broad global data and crises—such as child marriage, gender-based violence, education gaps, and underrepresentation in government—while calling for the United States to promote women’s meaningful participation in peace and security processes. It also references current conflicts and humanitarian crises (notably Afghanistan and Ukraine) and honors women human rights defenders and others working to advance gender equality. The resolution invites the American public to observe International Women’s Day with appropriate programs and activities.
Key Points
- 1The Senate explicitly supports the goals of International Women’s Day and recognizes that protecting and empowering women and girls has intrinsic value and broad societal benefits, including economic growth, peace, and inclusive security.
- 2It reaffirms the connection between women’s empowerment and U.S. foreign policy objectives, including sustainable peace, democracy, and national security.
- 3It references and upholds existing U.S. policy on Women, Peace, and Security (the 2017 Act and the 2023 Strategy/National Action Plan), emphasizing participation of women in peace negotiations, prevention of conflict, and related training and evaluation.
- 4It cites global data showing violence, discrimination, and barriers to education and economic participation for women and girls, and notes that crises and conflicts often exacerbate these inequities.
- 5It honors women human rights defenders and calls for respectful engagement with diverse cultures while reaffirming commitments to end discrimination and violence, to protect safety and health, and to promote women’s leadership in all areas, including peacebuilding and governance.