arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Protecting Vulnerable Groups in Afghanistan: US Support for Human Rights.

The U.S. Senate expresses solidarity with women, children, minorities, and LGBTQI persons in Afghanistan, urging the protection of their rights under Taliban rule. The document emphasizes the U.S. commitment to defending human rights globally and supporting Afghan civil society, aiming to improve the safety and living conditions of at-risk groups.
Key points
The U.S. Senate condemns human rights violations by the Taliban and calls for their adherence to human rights.
Highlights the need to protect women, children, religious and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQI persons in Afghanistan.
Calls on the U.S. government to collaborate internationally to support at-risk communities and address the humanitarian crisis.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
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.
Print number: SRES 513
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2022-02-15