Search Results: keywords:"international accountability"

  • H. RES. 966 — Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:931

    H. RES. 966 condemns the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war, specifically highlighting acts committed by Hamas against Israel starting on October 7, 2023. The resolution calls for all nations to criminalize such acts and hold perpetrators accountable. It also...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 966 is a message that says hurting people in terrible ways during a fight is very wrong, especially when some people in a group called Hamas hurt others in Israel. It asks everyone around the world to stop this from happening again and help the people who got hurt.

  • S. RES. 620 — Demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:219

    S. RES. 620 is a resolution submitted in the United States Senate urging the international community to hold accountable those responsible for acts of sexual violence and torture committed during and after an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. It specifically calls on the...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is like asking a team of superheroes to find and punish the bad guys who hurt people in horrible ways in Israel around October last year. It's trying to make sure those who did bad things face consequences and that everyone knows this is important.

  • H. RES. 1068 — Condemning rape and sexual violence against women.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:376

    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...

    Simple Explanation

    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.