[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 343 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 12, 2005.
Whereas on May 16, 2005, the Parliament of the State of Kuwait amended Article 1
of the Election Law 35 of 1962, providing female citizens of Kuwait the
right to vote and run in the 2007 elections;
Whereas the rights of women are of paramount importance in international human
rights, to be respected and promoted regardless of historical, cultural,
or religious heritage;
Whereas the active advancement of women's rights throughout the world is and
remains an important policy priority of the United States; and
Whereas the Department of State recognizes that the Kuwaiti parliamentary vote
of May 16, 2005, was an important step forward for the women of Kuwait
and the nation as a whole, and the United States views this step as a
positive development on the road to political reform, serving as a
positive example for other governments and societies in the region that
are on the path to political freedom, inclusion of women, and full
democratization: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That House of Representatives--
(1) commends the Government and Parliament of the State of Kuwait
for providing female citizens of Kuwait the right to vote and hold
public office;
(2) urges the full participation of Kuwaiti women in the political
life of their country; and
(3) encourages the Government of Kuwait to continue taking positive
steps to achieve full modernization of its political system and lasting
democratic reform.
Attest:
Clerk.