WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2016. U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Kristi Noem (R-SD) today led the House in passing H.R.5332, the Women, Peace, and Security Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the U.S. to develop a comprehensive strategy to increase and strengthen women’s participation in peace negotiations and conflict prevention globally as well as ensure accountability to Congress.
“When women are involved in the peace process, negotiations are more likely to end in a lasting agreement.…
