S.Res. 109 — A resolution honoring and supporting women in North Africa and the Middle East whose bravery, compassion, and commitment to putting the wellbeing of others before their own have proven that courage can be contagious. | PoliFocus

S.Res. 109112th Congress

A resolution honoring and supporting women in North Africa and the Middle East whose bravery, compassion, and commitment to putting the wellbeing of others before their own have proven that courage can be contagious.

Subjects

International Affairs

Summary

Honors the women in North Africa and the Middle East who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Recognizes that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association, including via the Internet.

Celebrates this year's centennial anniversary of International Women's Day.

Condemns efforts to provoke violence against women.

Underscores the importance of women's rights and political participation as leaders in North Africa and the Middle East consider constitutional reforms and shape new governments.

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Related Legislation

H.Res. 258Honoring and supporting women in the Middle East and North Africa for their bravery and leadership and calling on the United States Government and the international community to recognize their vital role in democracy movements and promote the rights and empowerment of women and girls in the region.
2011-08-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
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Legislative Actions

2011-03-28
Introduced in Senate
2011-03-28
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1899-1900)
2011-03-28
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1899)
2011-04-12
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2011-04-12
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2011-04-12
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2011-04-12
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.
2011-04-14
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2552-2553)
2011-04-14
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2552-2553)
2011-04-14
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2552-2553)

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