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A resolution recognizing the growing threats against women and children, religious and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQI persons in Afghanistan and against allies of such individuals, such as civil society leaders and activists, scholars, former government officials, journalists, and media workers, and expressing solidarity with and reaffirming the dire need to protect vulnerable and minority populations and their allies in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
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Summary of Bill SRES 513
Bill 117 sres 513 is a resolution that acknowledges the increasing dangers faced by women, children, religious and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQI individuals in Afghanistan. It also recognizes the threats against allies of these vulnerable groups, including civil society leaders, activists, scholars, former government officials, journalists, and media workers. The resolution expresses solidarity with these populations and emphasizes the urgent need to protect them under Taliban rule.
The resolution highlights the importance of standing up for the rights and safety of marginalized communities in Afghanistan, who are at risk of violence, discrimination, and persecution. It calls for action to ensure the protection and support of these vulnerable populations and their allies, who play a crucial role in advocating for human rights and social justice in the country.
Overall, Bill 117 sres 513 underscores the critical need to address the growing threats faced by women, children, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI individuals, and their allies in Afghanistan, and emphasizes the importance of standing in solidarity with these communities to ensure their safety and well-being.
The resolution highlights the importance of standing up for the rights and safety of marginalized communities in Afghanistan, who are at risk of violence, discrimination, and persecution. It calls for action to ensure the protection and support of these vulnerable populations and their allies, who play a crucial role in advocating for human rights and social justice in the country.
Overall, Bill 117 sres 513 underscores the critical need to address the growing threats faced by women, children, religious and ethnic minorities, LGBTQI individuals, and their allies in Afghanistan, and emphasizes the importance of standing in solidarity with these communities to ensure their safety and well-being.
Congressional Summary of SRES 513
This resolution expresses that the Senate
- stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and with vulnerable groups, including women and children; religious and ethnic minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) persons; civil society actors; journalists; and other at-risk populations in Afghanistan;
- calls on the Taliban to uphold the protection of universal human rights, including the commitments set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Afghanistan is a party;
- calls for the international community to condemn human rights violations committed by the Taliban; and
- calls on the U.S. government to work closely with the international community and nongovernmental organizations, particularly such organizations based in Afghanistan, to support at-risk Afghan minority populations and other vulnerable communities.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 513
Bill SRES 513 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2022. Bill SRES 513 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 15, 2022. Bill SRES 513's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of February 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 513
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 513
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 513
A resolution recognizing the growing threats against women and children, religious and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQI persons in Afghanistan and against allies of such individuals, such as civil society leaders and activists, scholars, former government officials, journalists, and media workers, and expressing solidarity with and reaffirming the dire need to protect vulnerable and minority populations and their allies in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
A resolution recognizing the growing threats against women and children, religious and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQI persons in Afghanistan and against allies of such individuals, such as civil society leaders and activists, scholars, former government officials, journalists, and media workers, and expressing solidarity with and reaffirming the dire need to protect vulnerable and minority populations and their allies in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
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