H.J.Res. 12 · 112th Congress
Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions, expressing the sense of Congress that participation, protection, recognition, and equality of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral and peaceful society, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Introduced
- 2011-01-07
- Latest action
- 2011-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Subjects
International affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
Foreign aid and international relief
Women's employment
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Property rights
Religion
Domestic violence and child abuse
Women's health
Crimes against women
Violent crime
Women's rights
Women's education
Human trafficking