through the interagency United States Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally, the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security, the U.S. Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls, U.S. Strategy to Support Women and Girls at Risk from Extremism and Conflict, and the U.S. Government Strategy on Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity. 3. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to take effective action to prevent, mitigate, and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies around the world to promote respect for basic human rights and gender equality, economic growth, improved public health, and peace and stability