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.

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.