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Women Thrive Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan International Violence Against Women Act
February 4, 2010Women Thrive Worldwide applauds the introduction today of the bipartisan International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA), in both Houses of the 111th Congress. This groundbreaking bill addresses for the first time the global crisis of violence against women and girls, and would apply the force of U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance toward preventing such abuse, which is estimated to affect one in three women and girls worldwide. "Violence against women is an egregious human rights violation affecting all aspects of women's lives, from their personal health and safety to their ability to earn a living and care for their families," says Ritu Sharma, Co-founder and President of Women Thrive (www.womenthrive.org). "We urge Congress to pass I-VAWA this year to show that the U.S. is fully prepared to invest in a safer future for women; which is the best way to ensure security for all." Full release.