Washington, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Lois Frankel issued the following press release:
Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), co-chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus, urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a letter to ensure women are meaningfully included in post-war decision-making, reconstruction, and reconciliation as the United States works with international partners to implement the Israel-Hamas peace agreement.
"The Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017-signed into law by President Trump-recognizes that the full participation of women is essential to lasting security and stability," the lawmakers wrote. "When women participate in peacebuilding and are afforded tools to succeed, societ...