Condemning the sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in Ethiopia and emphasizing the urgent demand for humanitarian responses to meet their needs.

12/30/2022, 3:18 AM

This resolution condemns the atrocities and possible crimes against humanity being perpetrated against women and girls in Ethiopia. It also supports the full investigation of atrocities against women and girls in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and other parts of northern Ethiopia.

Bill 117 H.Res. 842, titled "Condemning the sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in Ethiopia and emphasizing the urgent demand for humanitarian responses to meet their needs," was introduced in the US Congress to address the alarming issue of violence against women and girls in Ethiopia.

The bill highlights the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence in Ethiopia, particularly targeting women and girls. It condemns these acts of violence and emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian responses to meet the needs of the victims.

The legislation calls for increased support for programs and initiatives that aim to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in Ethiopia. It also urges the Ethiopian government to take action to protect women and girls from violence and to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 842 aims to raise awareness about the issue of sexual and gender-based violence in Ethiopia and to mobilize support for efforts to address this critical human rights issue.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 842

Introduced on
2021-12-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/7/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the atrocities and possible crimes against humanity being perpetrated against women and girls in Ethiopia. It also supports the full investigation of atrocities against women and girls in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and other parts of northern Ethiopia.

Bill 117 H.Res. 842, titled "Condemning the sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in Ethiopia and emphasizing the urgent demand for humanitarian responses to meet their needs," was introduced in the US Congress to address the alarming issue of violence against women and girls in Ethiopia.

The bill highlights the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence in Ethiopia, particularly targeting women and girls. It condemns these acts of violence and emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian responses to meet the needs of the victims.

The legislation calls for increased support for programs and initiatives that aim to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in Ethiopia. It also urges the Ethiopian government to take action to protect women and girls from violence and to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 842 aims to raise awareness about the issue of sexual and gender-based violence in Ethiopia and to mobilize support for efforts to address this critical human rights issue.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in Ethiopia and emphasizing the urgent demand for humanitarian responses to meet their needs.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Africa
Conflicts and wars
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Ethiopia
Foreign aid and international relief
Health facilities and institutions
Human rights
International law and treaties
Lawyers and legal services
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
United Nations
Violent crime
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Women's health
Women's rights
World health

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Latest Summary4/1/2022

This resolution condemns the atrocities and possible crimes against humanity being perpetrated against women and girls in Ethiopia. It also supports the full investigation of atrocities against women and girls in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and other p...


Latest Action2/22/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.