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End Violence Against Women

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Acts of violence against women and girls occur every day around the world. Rape continues to be used as a tool of war to terrorize women and girls and tear apart communities.

Senator Joseph Biden and Senator Richard Lugar recently introduced bipartisan legislation, called the International Violence Against Women Act - S.2279, which would make violence against women a key priority in U.S. foreign assistance programs.

Many of you have signed our petition to stop Violence Against Women. Now we urge you to contact your Senators directly through this email campaign and ask them to cosponsor this groundbreaking legislation.

This legislation is especially important for women and girls in war-torn areas who are most vulnerable to rape and sexual abuse. We have witnessed horrific levels of sexual violence during a number of conflicts, including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Darfur, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The International Violence Against Women Act contains a number of important provisions that will increase services for survivors of sexual violence and improve prevention and protection programs.

For a summary of the bill, click here

Please contact your Senators today and ask them to support the International Violence Against Women Act.

Send this message now:

Subject:
End Violence Against Women

Dear [Senator/Member of Congress]

I am writing to request your support for S.2279 -- INTERNATIONAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT, which was recently introduced by Senator Biden and Senator Lugar.

It is estimated that one in every three women worldwide will experience sexual violence in her lifetime. The International Violence Against Women Act aims to strengthen U.S. leadership on this issue by integrating anti-violence efforts across U.S. foreign assistance programs, including education, health, economic growth, legal reform, and humanitarian assistance.

I am particularly concerned about women and girls in war-torn areas. Rape has been used to terrorize women and girls in numerous recent conflicts, including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Darfur, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The International Violence Against Women Act includes important provisions that would help increase services for survivors of sexual violence and improve protection for vulnerable women and girls in conflict zones.

Only comprehensive and sustained efforts by the U.S. and the international community can stop gender-based violence. Congress can take a critical step forward with the passage of The International Violence Against Women Act.

I respectfully request your support for S.2279.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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