HRES 1335
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Human rights
Malawi
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Calling on the Government of the Republic of Malawi to respect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, and for other purposes.
Introduced: May 6, 2010
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Became law
May 6, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 6, 2010
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Calls for the immediate release from prison by Malawi of Mr. Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Mr. Steven Monjeza, citizens of the Republic of Malawi, who were imprisoned on the basis of sexual orientation.
Urges the government of the Republic of Malawi to address the violation of human rights in Malawi and the criminalization of conduct by consenting adults.
Encourages the Secretary of State to monitor human rights abuses in Malawi that occur based on sexual orientation and encourages the release of those individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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