Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021

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Bill Number

S 1642

Introduced

May 13, 2021

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Afghanistan Asia Congressional oversight Crimes against women Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Domestic violence and child abuse Elementary and secondary education Foreign aid and international relief Health care coverage and access Human rights International Affairs Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Violent crime Women's education Women's employment Women's health Women's rights

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Protect Women's and Girls' Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to periodically report to Congress on the conditions of women and girls in Afghan civil society following the departure of U.S. and NATO forces. The reports shall also assess the status of assurances made by the Taliban related to preserving the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.

Actions

May 13, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 13, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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