A resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

This resolution commends and expresses solidarity with environmental defenders. Condemning the targeting, harassment, and unlawful detention of any individual or group for exercising rights of free association and expression, the resolution recognizes the role that environmental defenders play as human rights defenders.

Bill 118 sres 138 is a resolution that aims to bring attention to the risks that environmental defenders face globally. The resolution commends these individuals for their important role in defending human rights, combating climate change, and promoting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

The resolution acknowledges that environmental defenders often face threats, harassment, violence, and even death for their activism. It highlights the importance of their work in protecting the environment and promoting social and environmental justice.

The resolution also recognizes the interconnectedness of environmental issues and human rights, emphasizing the need for strong protections for environmental defenders. It calls on governments and international organizations to take action to ensure the safety and well-being of these individuals. Overall, Bill 118 sres 138 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about the risks faced by environmental defenders and to commend them for their important work in protecting the environment and promoting human rights.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 138

Introduced on
2023-03-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/29/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution commends and expresses solidarity with environmental defenders. Condemning the targeting, harassment, and unlawful detention of any individual or group for exercising rights of free association and expression, the resolution recognizes the role that environmental defenders play as human rights defenders.

Bill 118 sres 138 is a resolution that aims to bring attention to the risks that environmental defenders face globally. The resolution commends these individuals for their important role in defending human rights, combating climate change, and promoting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

The resolution acknowledges that environmental defenders often face threats, harassment, violence, and even death for their activism. It highlights the importance of their work in protecting the environment and promoting social and environmental justice.

The resolution also recognizes the interconnectedness of environmental issues and human rights, emphasizing the need for strong protections for environmental defenders. It calls on governments and international organizations to take action to ensure the safety and well-being of these individuals. Overall, Bill 118 sres 138 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about the risks faced by environmental defenders and to commend them for their important work in protecting the environment and promoting human rights.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/20/2023

This resolution commends and expresses solidarity with environmental defenders. Condemning the targeting, harassment, and unlawful detention of any individual or group for exercising rights of free a...


Latest Action3/29/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1058-1059)