International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall: (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall direct policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment. The bill requires that U.S. assistance made available for humanitarian relief, conflict mitigation, and post-conflict reconstruction prevents and responds to violence against women and girls. The Department of State shall also identify incidents that occur during armed conflict and implement emergency responses.
Adult education and literacyAssault and harassment offensesChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHousing finance and home ownershipHuman rightsHuman traffickingInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMarriage and family statusMedical educationMental healthPerformance measurementProperty rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSchool administrationSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSmall businessTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Violent crimeWomen in businessWomen's educationWomen's employmentWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorker safety and health
To prevent international violence against women, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5034| House
| Updated: 2/15/2018
International Violence Against Women Act of 2018 This bill provides for a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall: (1) coordinate U.S. government efforts regarding gender equality and the advancement of women and girls in foreign policy, and (2) develop or update periodically a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development the position of Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who shall direct policies, programs, and funding regarding gender equality and women's empowerment. The bill requires that U.S. assistance made available for humanitarian relief, conflict mitigation, and post-conflict reconstruction prevents and responds to violence against women and girls. The Department of State shall also identify incidents that occur during armed conflict and implement emergency responses.
Adult education and literacyAssault and harassment offensesChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHousing finance and home ownershipHuman rightsHuman traffickingInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesMarriage and family statusMedical educationMental healthPerformance measurementProperty rightsRacial and ethnic relationsReconstruction and stabilizationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSchool administrationSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSmall businessTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Violent crimeWomen in businessWomen's educationWomen's employmentWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorker safety and health