Dear Friends,

As we mentioned last week, the International Violence Against Women Act (S. 2307) has reared its ugly head. I-VAWA would support five types of violence-reduction programs:

Programs to “change social norms” Educational opportunities for women and girls Expanded access to economic opportunities by “increasing distribution, credit, property, and inheritance rights for women and girls.” Development and enforcement of civil and criminal legal and judicial sanctions, protections, trainings, and capacity. Enhancement of health sector capacity

We have to ask, what about men and boys?

Studies from 85 countries show men and women are equally likely to engage in partner aggression. And, according to the World Health Organization, men are twice as likely as women to die of violence-related causes.

Please ask your lawmakers to reject I-VAWA because it disregards most victims of violence.

On behalf of all victims of violence, thank you.

teri

Teri Stoddard, Program Director

Stop Abusive and Violent Environments

www.saveservices.org

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