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

Summary of Bill HRES 842

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 842

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 842

Bill HRES 842 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2021. Bill HRES 842 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 7, 2021.  Bill HRES 842's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. as of February 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 842

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
92
Democrat Cosponsors
92
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 842

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

AfricaConflicts and warsCrime preventionCrime victimsCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEthiopiaForeign aid and international reliefHealth facilities and institutionsHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesLawyers and legal servicesSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationUnited NationsViolent crimeWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorld health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 842

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.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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 842

R
Frederica S. Wilson
Florida(Democrat)
R
Peter Welch
Vermont(Democrat)
R
Rashida Tlaib
Michigan(Democrat)

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