WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO-AM) – The Women, Peace, and Security Act, sponsored by Rep. Kristi Noem, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with unanimous support Tuesday.
The 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.
“Conflict knows no gender, just as peace should know no gender,” said Noem. “Even so, it’s true women are often impacted by conflict differently than their male counterparts."