Search Results: keywords:"sexual violence"

  • 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...

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    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. 1147 — 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 House
    Words:219

    H. RES. 1147 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives demanding accountability for acts of sexual violence and torture during and following the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. It calls for the United Nations Security Council to open an official investigation into these...

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    H. RES. 1147 is a plan asking the United Nations to investigate and find out who hurt people in Israel in a bad way after a big attack. It wants the world to make sure those who did wrong are punished.

  • H. RES. 966 — Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:189

    H. RES. 966 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the use of rape and other forms of sexual violence as weapons of war, particularly highlighting the acts committed by Hamas against Israeli civilians during and after the attacks on October 7, 2023....

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about stopping bad people from using hurting and scaring others as a way to fight, especially when the group called Hamas hurt people from Israel. It also wants all countries to make sure those who do these bad things are punished and to help people who got hurt.

  • H. R. 8188 — To create a civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:955

    H. R. 8188, known as the “Stealthing Act of 2024,” aims to address the issue of non-consensual removal of sexual protection barriers, commonly referred to as "stealthing." The bill allows individuals to file civil lawsuits against those who commit stealthing, which is...

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    H. R. 8188 is a proposed law that wants to help people if someone secretly takes off a protective cover during grown-up time without asking. It says this is wrong, and people can go to court to ask for money or help if it happens to them.

  • 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.

  • S. RES. 672 — Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:409

    The resolution S. RES. 672 in the 118th Congress acknowledges and supports the aims of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It highlights the alarming rates of sexual violence in various communities across the United States, emphasizing the need for...

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge want everyone to be more aware of how they can stop bad things from happening to others and to help those who have been hurt. They think it's important to say thank you to the people who are already helping and want everyone to be better at helping too.

  • 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. 505 — Condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:474

    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...

    Simple Explanation

    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.