Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2803(RSP)
The deteriorating situation of women in Afghanistan due to the recent adoption of the law on the “Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice”
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 19 September 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 19 September 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
19 September 2024 · decision 2
Foreign affairs, Resolution
The deteriorating situation of women in Afghanistan due to the recent adoption of the law on the ‘Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice’
Adopted 565 for · 8 against · 43 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the Taliban's enforcement of Sharia law and the erasure of women and girls from public life in Afghanistan.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 19 Sept 2024
AI summary:Parliament condemns the Taliban's decree on the 'Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice' and their treatment of women, calling for accountability and support for Afghan women.
Tabled for plenary· 18 Sept 2024
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0048/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Taliban's 'Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice' law as a violation of human rights and deplores the worsening situation of women and girls in Afghanistan.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0040/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns the Taliban's new morality law and the severe deterioration of women's rights in Afghanistan, calling for an end to violations and for EU member states to halt illegal migration and ensure returns.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0047/2024
AI summary:A resolution condemning the Taliban's morality laws in Afghanistan, which erase women from public life and restrict LGBTQI+ and minority rights.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0050/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the Taliban's restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, especially the 2024 law on virtue and vice, and calls for restoring their rights and holding authorities accountable.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0045/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns the Taliban's enforcement of Sharia law and the erasure of women and girls from public life in Afghanistan, and calls for the abolition of the recent decree on virtue and vice.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0038/2024
AI summary:The resolution condemns the Taliban's gender apartheid and the recent morality law restricting women's rights in Afghanistan, demanding its rescission and the immediate restoration of education for girls.
Tabled for plenary· 16 Sept 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0024/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns gender apartheid in Afghanistan and urges the Taliban to restore women's full participation in public life, end arbitrary arrests, and stop targeting activists and minorities.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
19 September 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Sept 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0024/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0038/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0040/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0045/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0047/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0048/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0050/2024Adopted text TA10-0008/2024
18 September 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 18 Sept 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0024/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0038/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0040/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0045/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0047/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0048/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0050/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2803(RSP)