A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

This resolution expresses the Senate's strong support for the goals of International Women's Day, recognizing the fundamental human rights of women and girls as having intrinsic value. It affirms that the full empowerment of women and girls is inextricably linked to a country's potential for economic growth, self-reliance, sustainable peace, democracy, good governance, and inclusive security. The resolution acknowledges the critical role women play in their communities and the disproportionate challenges they face globally, including violence, child marriage, and underrepresentation in leadership. The Senate reaffirms its commitment to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, ensuring their safety, health, education, and welfare worldwide. It pledges to pursue policies that guarantee their fundamental human rights and promote their meaningful and significant participation in every aspect of society and community, including conflict prevention, protection, peacemaking, and peacebuilding. The resolution also supports sustainable, measurable, and global development aimed at achieving gender equality and encourages the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day with appropriate programs and activities.