Calling on the Government of the Republic of Malawi to respect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, and for other purposes.

Summary

Calls for the immediate release from prison by Malawi of Mr. Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Mr. Steven Monjeza, citizens of the Republic of Malawi, who were imprisoned on the basis of sexual orientation. Urges the government of the Republic of Malawi to address the violation of human rights in Malawi and the criminalization of conduct by consenting adults. Encourages the Secretary of State to monitor human rights abuses in Malawi that occur based on sexual orientation and encourages the release of those individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation.

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Timeline

1. 6 May 2010

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   Introduced in House

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2. 6 May 2010

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   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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3. 6 May 2010

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   Introduced in House

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• Introduced in House · 6 May 2010 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Tammy Baldwin · D · Sponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20] · D · Cosponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Cosponsor
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