Search Results: keywords:"support for survivors"

  • H. RES. 1426 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:98

    H. RES. 1426 expresses support for designating September 2024 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the higher risk of sexual assault faced by college freshmen and sophomores, particularly during the early months of the school year. It underscores issues...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1426 wants to make September 2024 a special month where people talk about and learn more about keeping college campuses safe from sexual harm. It's like a reminder for everyone that we need to do better in making sure students feel protected and supported.

  • 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.

  • 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.