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Condemning the inhumane treatment and human rights abuses toward women and girls in Afghanistan by Taliban forces through their strict interpretation of Sharia law.

12/31/2022, 5:35 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 694

Bill 117 H.Res. 694, titled "Condemning the inhumane treatment and human rights abuses toward women and girls in Afghanistan by Taliban forces through their strict interpretation of Sharia law," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to denounce the actions of the Taliban in Afghanistan, specifically their treatment of women and girls under their strict interpretation of Sharia law.

The resolution highlights the numerous human rights abuses and inhumane treatment that women and girls in Afghanistan have faced at the hands of the Taliban. These abuses include restrictions on education, employment, and freedom of movement, as well as instances of violence and discrimination.

The resolution calls on the international community to take action to protect the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan and to hold the Taliban accountable for their actions. It also urges the US government to support efforts to promote gender equality and women's rights in Afghanistan. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 694 is a non-partisan effort to bring attention to the plight of women and girls in Afghanistan and to condemn the actions of the Taliban in their strict interpretation of Sharia law.

Congressional Summary of HRES 694

This resolution condemns any actions taken by any terrorist organization or government in Afghanistan to oppress women and girls. It also demands that the Taliban preserve and advance the rights and freedoms of all women and girls.

Current Status of Bill HRES 694

Bill HRES 694 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2021. Bill HRES 694 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2021.  Bill HRES 694's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 30, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 694

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
30
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 694

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 694

Condemning the inhumane treatment and human rights abuses toward women and girls in Afghanistan by Taliban forces through their strict interpretation of Sharia law.
Condemning the inhumane treatment and human rights abuses toward women and girls in Afghanistan by Taliban forces through their strict interpretation of Sharia law.

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