H.Res. 1657

Condemns Taliban limits on Afghan women and girls

Condemns the Taliban for barring Afghan women and girls from school, work and public life, and calls on the President to make restoring their education and freedom of movement a diplomatic priority.

  • Condemns edicts barring girls from secondary school and women from universities
  • Calls on the President to make restoring education and freedom of movement a priority in talks on Afghanistan
  • Urges targeted sanctions against Taliban officials responsible for the abuses
  • Supports humanitarian aid and remote or underground education that does not benefit the Taliban

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