Calling for an end to enforced disappearances in Asia and around the world, and calling upon the United States to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

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HRES 1231

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Nov 19, 2020

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subs ...

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Asia Assault and harassment offenses China Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Due process and equal protection Family relationships Foreign aid and international relief Human rights Indonesia International Affairs International law and treaties Judicial procedure and administration Law enforcement administration and funding Lawyers and legal services Missing persons News media and reporting Pakistan Protest and dissent Racial and ethnic relations Rule of law and government transparency Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Sri Lanka Terrorism United Nations Violent crime War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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This resolution calls on the United States to support measures to assist victims of enforced disappearances around the world and ensure that alleged perpetrators of enforced disappearances are held accountable. The resolution urges China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Pakistan specifically to take steps to eliminate the practice of enforced disappearances and uphold human rights for all.

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Nov 19, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 19, 2020

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