House Democrats express concern as administration stymies request for oversight on women's security strategy

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House Democrats charged with national security oversight say the Trump administration is effectively refusing to testify before Congress about an initiative to reduce global conflict and improve women's security that was spearheaded by Ivanka Trump

The stand-off is deepening House Democrats' concerns about the administration's attitude toward oversight and about some of its policies concerning women and girls, which they say that may be undermining the Women, Peace and Security Strategy unveiled in June 2019. It also illustrates the challenges of conducting government business as the coronavirus pandemic maintains its grip on the country.

"They pointed to the Trump administration's February 2020 peace agreement with the Taliban that includes no guarantees to protect the rights of women and girls and instead leaves the issue to be handled internally. Taliban oppressionThe Taliban's oppression of women and girls during the 1990s -- barring them from schools, jobs or even leaving their houses without a male guardian -- drove US policies that began during the administration President George W.

 

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