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Tell Congress to Pass the International Violence Against Women Act
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    Meredith Slater
    New York, NY
About this Petition Petition Letter

Approximately 1 out of every 3 women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or in some way abused over the course of her lifetime. As UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman so frankly puts it, "Violence against women and girls is perhaps the most systematic, widespread human rights violation in the world." 

The International Violence Against Women Act, which was just approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on December 14, 2010, will make the issue of violence against women and girls a diplomatic priority for the United States for the first time. It will support NGOs that combat violence, it will bolster economic, educational and health services for women, and it will help bring perpetrators of violence to justice.

We must encourage our Representatives and Senators to act swiftly in passing the bill, now that it's been approved in the Senate Committee, in order to help eradicate violence against women and girls around the globe.

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Support the International Violence Against Women Act

Dear Congressperson,

I support the International Violence Against Women Act, approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on December 14, 2010.

Approximately 1 out of every 3 women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or in some way abused over the course of her lifetime. I urge you to act swifty and decisively in supporting this important piece of legislation, that will make preventing violence against women and girls a national priority for the United States.

The passage of this bill will empower women throughout the world, enabling them to contribute to the development of their communities and creating a safer, more stable world.

Sincerely,

[your name here]

[Your name]

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