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Protecting Afghan Women's and Girls' Rights Post-US Troop Withdrawal.

This act aims to ensure the United States continues to support the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan after troop withdrawal. It means the U.S. will monitor their situation, oppose any weakening of their rights, and may withhold economic aid if these rights are not upheld. The goal is to protect access to education, jobs, and healthcare for women and girls.
Key points
The U.S. will monitor the conditions of women and girls in Afghanistan, including their access to education, jobs, and healthcare.
The act allows for withholding economic aid to the Afghan government if it fails to maintain minimal standards of women's rights.
The U.S. will seek to bring to justice individuals who violate the basic rights of women in Afghanistan.
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Additional Information
Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021
Print number: S 1642
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Process start date: 2021-05-13