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  • S. RES. 831 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that advocates for the inclusion of Sudanese women in peace negotiations and U.S. efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Sudan. It highlights the important role women have played in Sudan's fight for democracy and condemns...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to make sure that women in Sudan are included in talks to stop a big fight in their country, and they want to help by giving more support and protection to these women.

  • S. 4990 proposes a comprehensive approach to combat child marriage in the United States by establishing a federal commission to study the issue, provide recommendations, and improve services and outcomes for survivors. The bill calls for the creation of a State-based task...

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    S. 4990 is a plan to stop kids from getting married by creating a special team to study the problem and help kids who need it, giving states extra money if they make a law saying you have to be 18 to marry, and making sure everyone knows the new rules.

  • H. RES. 1314 emphasizes the urgency for the United States to support the safety and well-being of refugees and displaced people both domestically and internationally. The resolution highlights the need for comprehensive and humane policies addressing forced migration and reaffirms the U.S....

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    The bill says the United States should help keep refugees and people who have had to leave their homes safe and healthy, both in America and all over the world, and reminds everyone about how important it is to work together and be kind to people in need.

  • S. RES. 505 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that strongly condemns the use of sexual violence and rape by the terrorist group Hamas during their attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. The resolution honors the victims of these attacks, including those who suffered sexual...

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    In this Senate resolution, the U.S. is saying it's really bad for people to use bad actions like hurting others in wars, especially when it happens to women, and they want the whole world to work together to stop it and help those who got hurt.

  • H.R. 9599, known as the "Skills Against Violence Act of 2024," aims to establish a workforce program for survivors of gender-based violence. This program would offer grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofits to aid survivors and their families in finding jobs,...

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    H.R. 9599 is a plan to help people who have been hurt by violence find jobs and get services like counseling and childcare, by giving money to groups that can help them. It wants to make sure the plan works well and has enough money until 2029, but some parts are not very clear on how this will all happen exactly.

  • H. RES. 1068 is a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning rape and sexual violence against women worldwide and during conflicts. It highlights the ongoing global crisis of gender-based violence, particularly when used as a weapon in wars and conflicts, such as...

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    This is a message from the U.S. House of Representatives that says hurting women, especially during wars, is wrong and needs to stop. It encourages everyone worldwide to help protect women, make sure those who do bad things are punished, and support the people who are trying to make things better.