A resolution honoring and supporting women in North Africa and the Middle East whose bravery, compassion, and commitment to putting the wellbeing of others before their own have proven that courage can be contagious.

Bill: 112-sres-109
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2011-03-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Human rights
Middle East
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-28
text: 
Honors the women in North Africa and the Middle East who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.
 
 Recognizes that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association and supports the calls for democratic governments that respect these rights.
 
 Celebrates this year's centennial anniversary of International Women's Day. 
 
 Condemns efforts to provoke violence against women. 
 
 Underscores the importance of women's rights and political participation as leaders in North Africa and the Middle East consider constitutional reforms and shape new governments.

action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Honors the women in North Africa and the Middle East who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.
 
 Recognizes that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association and supports the calls for democratic governments that respect these rights.
 
 Celebrates this year's centennial anniversary of International Women's Day. 
 
 Condemns efforts to provoke violence against women. 
 
 Underscores the importance of women's rights and political participation as leaders in North Africa and the Middle East consider constitutional reforms and shape new governments.

action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Honors the women in North Africa and the Middle East who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.
 
Recognizes that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association, including via the Internet. 
 
Celebrates this year's centennial anniversary of International Women's Day. 
 
Condemns efforts to provoke violence against women. 
 
Underscores the importance of women's rights and political participation as leaders in North Africa and the Middle East consider constitutional reforms and shape new governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2552-2553)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2552-2553)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2552-2553)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2011-03-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1899)
action_date: 2011-03-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1899-1900)
action_date: 2011-03-28
text: Introduced in Senate