S. 559 - H. R. 1314
Protection of Vulnerable Populations During
 Humanitarian Emergencies Act of 2005

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S. 559
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H. R. 1314

 S. 559 Introduced on March 8th, 2005 into the Senate by Sen. Biden, Jospeh R., Jr. [D-DE]

 H. R. 1314 Introduced on March 8th, 2005 into the House by Rep. Lowey, Nita, M. [NY-18]

• To make the protection of vulnerable populations, especially women and children, who are affected by a humanitarian emergency a priority of the United States Government.

• The Secretary General of the United Nations should strengthen the existing ability of the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations to protect civilians, especially women and children, from sexual exploitation and abuse by personnel in peace operation missions.

• The President is authorized to provide assistance for programs, projects, and activities to promote the security of, provide equal access to basic services for, and safeguard the legal and human rights of civilians, especially women and children, who are affected by a humanitarian emergency.