Help Pass the International Violence Against Women Act
Did you know that one out of every three women globally will be beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime?
We need your help to support a comprehensive vision to reduce violence against women around the world.
Urge your Congressional representative to make the International Violence Against Women Act a reality!
I-VAWA will improve the effectiveness of our government's programs to prevent violence against women, promote services for survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.
Speak out by sending a letter today!
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This video tells the story of the people of South Kivu -- in
the east of the Congo. After years of war and crisis, people are
returning from exile in Tanzania and trying to rebuild their lives.
Refugees International is calling on the US government and the UN to
make greater investments in basic services, like education, health care
and food security to help people rebuild their communities and restart
their lives.