This week, the House passed the Girls Count Act, which authorizes the U.S. Department of State and USAID - US Agency for International Development to work with countries to accurately record female births. For girls in particular, the lack of documentation at birth can undercut laws protecting them from trafficking or becoming child brides. To learn more about the bill and to read Chairman Ed Royces statement on it, go here: 1.usa.gov/1xqRtHP
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 22:15:00 +0000
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