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Every day, millions of women and girls across the world are beaten and
abused. They are someone's mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. Many are
abused in their homes by members of their family or community. Others are raped
or harassed by the very security forces that are meant to protect them. Some
victims of gender-based violence are employed outside their homes, some are not.
Some are rich, some are poor. Some are literate, some are not. They have only
one thing in common: they are female, and they are abused because of it.

The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) is a major step in
the effort to end violence against women and girls across the globe. It directs
the U.S. government to create a comprehensive, 5-year strategy to reduce
violence in 10-20 diverse countries identified as having severe levels of
violence against women. Ask your Senator and Representative to co-sponsor this
bill today! Learn More.






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