To provide for the protection of the rights of women in Afghanistan, and to improve the conditions for women in Afghanistan.

SA 172. Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself and Ms. Snowe) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the joint resolution H.J. Res.2, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

On page 397, line 12, delete all after “Fund”,“ through opportunities” on line 17, and insert in lieu thereof: not less than $8,000,000 shall be made available for programs to support women's development in Afghanistan, including girl's and women's education, health, legal and social rights, economic opportunities, and political participation: Provided further, That of the funds provided in the previous proviso, $5,000,000 shall be made available to support activities directed by Afghan Ministry of Women's Affairs including the establishment of women's resource centers throughout Afghanistan, and not less than $1,500,000 should be made available to support activities of the National Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan: Provided further, That one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that details women's development programs in Afghanistan supported by the United States Government, and barriers that impede he development of women in Afghanistan