U.S. Foreign Policy and Women in Armed Conflict
Women’s human rights aren’t variable values that can be ignored or violated for so-called national interest. As embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the promotion of respect for human rights has been a central goal of U.S. foreign policy. However, when it comes to women’s human rights issues, the U.S. prioritizes militarism and political interests over human rights. Sexual assault and harassment within the U.S. military has been a persistent problem, which is compounded when considering foreign installations, where extraterritoriality jurisdiction applies under Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs). These agreements often allows the U.S. to retain exclusive jurisdiction over its service members in many Asian countries. U.S. military personnel overseas face lighter punishment for an array of human rights violations, including sexual violence committed in host countries.
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