; Whereas 106 of the children from the Dapchi kidnapping have been released and five are presumed to have perished; Whereas Leah Sharibu remains a hostage because she refuses to convert to Islam; Whereas the Government of Nigeria said Boko Haram had been defeated in 2015, but the terrorist organization continues to mount attacks against civilians, schools, and security forces; Whereas the United States Government has provided assistance for several years for women and girls targeted by Boko Haram and individuals displaced by Boko Haram violence, as well as to combat Boko Haram; Whereas educating girls transforms societies for the better by giving girls the knowledge and tools to make positive decisions about their futures, live healthier lives, provide nurturing environments for their families, and play active roles in their communities and economies; Whereas the United States Government has provided significant financial assistance in recent years to support women and girls who are at risk from extremism and conflict; Whereas child and forced marriage is a human rights abuse; Whereas the United States Government has appropriated $11,000,000 in both fiscal years 2017 and 2018 for programs to combat child marriage; Whereas in section 2 of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–68 ; 131 Stat. 1202), Congress found that women in conflict-affected regions have achieved significant success in … moderating violent extremism … and stabilizing societies by enhancing the effectiveness of security services, peacekeeping efforts, institutions, and decision-making processes ; Whereas in section 1(c) of Public Law 114–266 (130 Stat. 1383), Congress found that lack of economic opportunity and access to education, justice, and other social services contributes to the ability of Boko Haram to radicalize and recruit individuals