S 1642
Protect Women's and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protect Women’s and Girls’ Rights in Afghanistan Act of 2021, requires the State Department to regularly report to Congress on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan, particularly regarding their access to education, employment, healthcare, and overall equality. The bill also seeks to assess the Taliban’s adherence to promises made about protecting women’s rights and outlines a policy for the U.S. to support these rights and prevent a rollback of progress made over the past two decades. It establishes a framework for the U.S. to hold the Afghan government accountable for upholding women’s rights.
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Dianne Feinstein
Cosponsors
Benjamin L. Cardin
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