; (II) local integration of refugees in countries of first asylum; and (III) voluntary resettlement of refugees in a third country. (vi) Developing and implementing refugee resettlement policies for the United States and to promote durable solutions for, and the protection of, refugees. (vii) Recommending to the President the number of refugees to be admitted annually to the United States and directing programs for selection, processing, and transportation of refugees to be admitted to the United States. (viii) Overseeing efforts to encourage greater participation in refugee assistance and resettlement on the part of foreign governments. (ix) Promoting healthy and educated populations. (x) Guiding the activities of refugee assistance offices at United States diplomatic missions and of United States missions to international organizations concerned with refugee assistance, protection, and resettlement. (xi) Using humanitarian diplomacy to increase access and assistance to those in need in the absence of political solutions, highlighting the humanitarian impact of military and political action, and working with partners to ensure transition from relief to development. (xii) Promoting humane and effective migration policies and multilateral migration efforts that advance United States foreign policy. . (b) Office of global women’s issues (1) In general The Secretary of State shall establish an Office of Global Women’s Issues (referred to in this subsection as the Office ) within the Department of State. (2) Purpose The Office shall coordinate efforts of the United States Government, as directed by the Secretary of State, regarding gender equality and advancing the status of women and girls in United States foreign policy. (3) Duties The Office— (A) shall serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary of State regarding gender equality, women’s empowerment, and violence against women and girls as a foreign policy matter