A resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho, on the occasion of International Women's Day, for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights.

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SRES 103

Introduced

Mar 9, 2007

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider ...

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Africa (Sub-Saharan) Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congressional tributes Families Human rights International Affairs Legislation Lesotho Married people Sex discrimination Special days Women Women's rights

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Acknowledges the observance of March 8, 2007, as International Women's Day.

Applauds the enactment of the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act by the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Lauds the Kingdom of Lesotho for demonstrating its commitment to improve gender equity.

Commends the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for developing and implementing policies to advance gender equity in the Kingdom of Lesotho and other countries eligible for MCC financial assistance.

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Mar 9, 2007

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2988-2989; text as passed Senate: CR S2988-2989; text of measure as introduced: CR S2976)
Mar 9, 2007

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2988-2989; text as passed Senate: CR S2988-2989; text of measure as introduced: CR S2976)
Mar 9, 2007

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