FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Empowering Women and Girls in International Security

Original title: EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS AND PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

January 1, 2020

national security women's rights foreign policy diplomacy peacekeeping

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs federal policy on how the U.S. integrates gender equality into its national security and foreign aid strategies, which influences how taxpayer-funded international programs are prioritized and executed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of State

The agency provides testimony and responds to formal questions regarding its implementation of global women's issues in foreign policy.

USAID

The agency is responsible for integrating gender equality into economic growth and environmental programs as discussed in the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing on July 23, 2020, to examine how the inclusion of women and girls in diplomacy, peacekeeping, and crisis prevention impacts global stability. The committee reviewed evidence suggesting that gender equality and the participation of women in peace negotiations are linked to more successful conflict resolution.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on July 23, 2020, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The subcommittee examined the role of women in overseas crisis prevention, diplomacy, and peacekeeping.
A 2016 Council on Foreign Relations report cited in the hearing claims peace negotiations are 64% less likely to fail when women and civil society groups are included.
Studies presented suggest higher levels of gender equality correlate with a lower propensity for conflict.
Witnesses included representatives from the Department of State, USAID, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Multiple Questions for the Record (QFRs) were submitted by committee members to the witnesses following the hearing.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The subcommittee met to discuss how including women and girls in international diplomacy and peacekeeping efforts affects global security and the success of peace negotiations.

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included Kelley Currie (State Department), Michelle Bekkering (USAID), Stephanie Hammond (Department of Defense), and Cameron Quinn (Department of Homeland Security).

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Focus on Gender in Security

The hearing highlights a formal effort to link gender equality metrics directly to national security and conflict prevention outcomes.

Subcommittee on National Security

Connected Entities

personStephanie Hammond“Acting Deputy Assistant of Defense for Stability and Humanitarian Affairs”Map →

personStephen F. Lynch“Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security”Map →

personCameron Quinn“Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, DHS”Map →

personMichelle Bekkering“Assistant Administrator, USAID”Map →

personKelley Currie“Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, Department of State”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on National Security“Committee conducting the hearing”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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