On November 19, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution (H. Con. Res. 349) to improve measures to end the sexual exploitation of refugees. Sponsored by Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-CA), H. Con. Res. 349 calls on the United Nations to “conduct a comprehensive worldwide investigation into the extent…of sexual exploitation of refugees by agents or employees of United Nations agencies, of other international nongovernmental organizations, and of governments.” The House approved the resolution on October 16 (see The Source, 10/18/02).
