H.Res. 970 · 109th Congress
Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Introduced
- 2006-07-28
- Latest action
- 2006-07-28 · Introduced in House
Subjects
International affairs
Human rights
Law
Families
Crimes against women
Women's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Women
Treaties
Equality before the law
Sex discrimination
Homicide
Wife abuse
Female circumcision