; (D) the provision of Department of State humanitarian demining assistance; and (E) conducting medical support operations and medical humanitarian missions, such as hospital ship deployments and base-operating services, to the extent required by the operation. (9) Continued support for the women, peace, and security initiatives of the Department of State to support the capacity of partner countries in the Western Hemisphere— (A) to ensure— (i) the safety and security of women and girls; and (ii) that the rights of women and girls are protected; and (B) to promote the meaningful participation of women in— (i) the defense and security sectors; and (ii) mediation and negotiation processes seeking to prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict, in accordance with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–68