HRES 1147
115th Congress
House
International Affairs
Assault and harassment offenses
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Sex offenses
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Congratulating Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for receiving the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their advocacy on behalf of the millions who have suffered from sexual violence as a result of conflict, and for other purposes.
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Nov 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 14, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution congratulates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for receiving the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their work helping those affected by sexual violence during conflict. It also denounces governments and militaries that engage in crimes against humanity and calls for continued efforts and funding to prevent the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and to hold individuals accountable for such actions.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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