Congresswoman Johnson Re-introduces Women, Peace & Security Act 2013

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson recently re-introduced the Women, Peace and Security Act

.  The bill promotes the active participation of women in all aspects of conflict prevention and resolution; integrates the interests of affected women into conflict-prevention strategies; promotes women’s physical safety and economic security; and ensures that women have access to aid distribution services.

“The Women, Peace and Security Act is an essential component in our efforts to continue to provide women with peace and security around the world. The burden of peacemaking and peace building must be a shared responsibility by both men and women, and I urge my colleagues to sign on to this important legislation.” - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson