Condemning the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared and the practice of so-called "honor killings" in Iran, and for other purposes.

United States117th CongressHRES-497House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 29, 2021

Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared should be investigated and prosecuted and that the practice of honor killings in Iran is a violation of internationally recognized human rights. Further, it urges the Department of State to rebuke Iran for this practice and to condemn Iranian human rights abuses against vulnerable populations, including abuses based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender expression.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  3. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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