SRES 109 112th Congress Senate International Affairs Africa Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Crimes against women Human rights Middle East Rule of law and government transparency Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Women's rights

A resolution honoring and supporting women in North Africa and the Middle East whose bravery, compassion, and commitment to putting the wellbeing of others before their own have proven that courage can be contagious.

Introduced: March 28, 2011 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

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Apr 14, 2011

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2552-2553)

Apr 14, 2011

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2552-2553)

Apr 14, 2011

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2552-2553)

Apr 12, 2011

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.

Apr 12, 2011

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

Apr 12, 2011

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Mar 28, 2011

Introduced in Senate

Mar 28, 2011

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1899-1900)

Mar 28, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1899)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors the women in North Africa and the Middle East who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.

Recognizes that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association, including via the Internet.

Celebrates this year's centennial anniversary of International Women's Day.

Condemns efforts to provoke violence against women.

Underscores the importance of women's rights and political participation as leaders in North Africa and the Middle East consider constitutional reforms and shape new governments.

What's happening now April 14, 2011

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2552-2553)

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