On the recordApril 2, 2014
We have seen that greater access to education for women leads to increased respect for human rights, a rise in prosperity and well-being, and a more peaceful and stable society.
Source
congress.govWe have seen that greater access to education for women leads to increased respect for human rights, a rise in prosperity and well-being, and a more peaceful and stable society.
Ros-Lehtinen emphasizes the importance of women's education for societal benefits.
Share
More from Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
I would like to tighten the sanctions on those military leaders because I see that as the problem.
The Global Magnitsky Act, authored by our colleague, Chris Smith, has become a very important tool and I am pleased to see that the administration has made use of it, especially in Nicaragua.
We had Joe Crowley and Steve Chabot, who's a wonderful member of our committee, pass an important bill condemning the ethnic cleansing going on.
It's important to note Ranking Member Engel's BURMA Act, which still needs to be passed and that aims to impose additional sanctions.