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Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act
Target: U.S. CongressSponsored by: Amnesty USA
Every day, more than 700 women are abused or sexually assaulted by their partner - and four are murdered.
If Congress fails to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), these numbers could get a whole lot worse. With passage of VAWA in 1994, rates of domestic violence incidents have dropped by almost 50% and incidents of rape are down by 60%.
VAWA is up for reauthorization in September and we must send a loud and clear message that 700 women a day is 700 too many. Urge your Congressmember to reauthorize VAWA. It provides desperately needed shelter, counseling, medical, and justice services for the 700 women and children who are affected by domestic violence every single day in this country.
There is a good chance that VAWA could be cut. If it is, funding for domestic violence shelters is at risk. Children who witness domestic violence are at even greater risk. And, we may slow the progress that we've made in preventing violence against women.
Sign this petition to protect women and children.
If Congress fails to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), these numbers could get a whole lot worse. With passage of VAWA in 1994, rates of domestic violence incidents have dropped by almost 50% and incidents of rape are down by 60%.
VAWA is up for reauthorization in September and we must send a loud and clear message that 700 women a day is 700 too many. Urge your Congressmember to reauthorize VAWA. It provides desperately needed shelter, counseling, medical, and justice services for the 700 women and children who are affected by domestic violence every single day in this country.
There is a good chance that VAWA could be cut. If it is, funding for domestic violence shelters is at risk. Children who witness domestic violence are at even greater risk. And, we may slow the progress that we've made in preventing violence against women.
Sign this petition to protect women and children.
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# 36,550:
7:30 pm PST, Nov 20,
Maria Guerra, Colorado
# 36,549:
4:22 pm PST, Nov 20,
Leila Matson, Florida
# 36,548:
3:19 pm PST, Nov 20,
Name not displayed, Australia
# 36,547:
2:30 pm PST, Nov 19,
Amy Burgess, Georgia
# 36,546:
10:50 am PST, Nov 19,
Heather Anne Bean, California
# 36,545:
1:45 pm PST, Nov 18,
Angela Davis, Illinois
# 36,544:
9:42 am PST, Nov 18,
Ben Stanley, Virginia
# 36,543:
9:15 am PST, Nov 18,
Svetlana Kogan, New York
I was a silent victim until I said NO. There are so many victims, someone has to stand up for us. Why not you!
I was a silent victim until I said NO. There are so many victims, someone has to stand up for us. Why not you!
# 36,542:
6:49 am PST, Nov 18,
Name not displayed, Trinidad And Tobago
# 36,541:
5:32 pm PST, Nov 17,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 36,540:
2:14 pm PST, Nov 17,
Joann Hilliker, Michigan
this is a much needed petition women and children need protection. I hate this violence aganst this very strong,.
this is a much needed petition women and children need protection. I hate this violence aganst this very strong,.
# 36,539:
9:37 am PST, Nov 17,
Susan Blain, Kansas
I too have been abused too, and want to help other women so that they don't have to go thru what I experienced. I would be honored to be a part of this. Thank You
I too have been abused too, and want to help other women so that they don't have to go thru what I experienced. I would be honored to be a part of this. Thank You
# 36,538:
8:31 am PST, Nov 17,
Jennifer Landers, Massachusetts
# 36,537:
7:31 am PST, Nov 17,
John Sedia, Pennsylvania
# 36,536:
6:37 am PST, Nov 17,
April Smith, New Hampshire
Take a real step towards world peace. Violence never really solves problems, it only creates more dischord.
Take a real step towards world peace. Violence never really solves problems, it only creates more dischord.
# 36,535:
6:06 am PST, Nov 17,
Susanne Sproll,BScN,RN, Pennsylvania
Sexual assault violates personal strength and dignity.It destroys a person's sense of security and trust.
Sexual assault violates personal strength and dignity.It destroys a person's sense of security and trust.
# 36,534:
5:59 am PST, Nov 17,
Julie Paradis, Canada
# 36,533:
11:28 pm PST, Nov 16,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 36,532:
4:34 pm PST, Nov 16,
Omayra Cruz, New York
# 36,531:
4:09 pm PST, Nov 16,
ReGina Shannon, Illinois
# 36,530:
9:09 am PST, Nov 16,
Meagan Gutierrez, Connecticut
If this bill has helped since it was signed and passed in 1994, there is no reason why congress should stop now.
If this bill has helped since it was signed and passed in 1994, there is no reason why congress should stop now.
# 36,529:
8:35 am PST, Nov 16,
MAYRA JIMENEZ, New York
# 36,528:
8:07 am PST, Nov 16,
Lizaura Javier, New York
# 36,527:
8:41 pm PST, Nov 15,
Candace Truitt, Maryland
There is not excuse to why this shouldn't be reauthorized.
There is not excuse to why this shouldn't be reauthorized.
# 36,526:
5:55 pm PST, Nov 15,
Fay Stewart, Virginia
# 36,525:
5:38 pm PST, Nov 15,
Daela Gibson, Nevada
# 36,524:
7:07 am PST, Nov 15,
Lillie Beltran, New Jersey
# 36,523:
1:58 am PST, Nov 15,
Kelli Vergini, Arizona
# 36,522:
12:40 pm PST, Nov 14,
Deborah Ramsey, Virginia
# 36,521:
9:30 am PST, Nov 14,
Linda Mendez, Florida
# 36,520:
4:33 am PST, Nov 14,
Candice Botner, Washington
# 36,519:
9:00 pm PST, Nov 13,
Sherie Anderson, Michigan
# 36,518:
7:08 pm PST, Nov 13,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 36,517:
6:08 pm PST, Nov 13,
Tiye M, Virginia
# 36,516:
4:40 pm PST, Nov 13,
Bawb DePrimo, Pennsylvania
# 36,515:
4:44 am PST, Nov 13,
Fery Mai Rafanan, Philippines
# 36,514:
4:40 am PST, Nov 13,
Louise Kirkwood, New York
# 36,513:
8:47 pm PST, Nov 11,
Amanda Taylor, Kansas
# 36,512:
3:16 pm PST, Nov 11,
Angel Love And Peace, Netherlands
# 36,511:
3:11 pm PST, Nov 11,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 36,510:
12:15 pm PST, Nov 11,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 36,509:
9:37 am PST, Nov 11,
Bob Mammoser, New Mexico
# 36,508:
8:28 am PST, Nov 11,
Liz Oakes, Michigan
We shouldn't have to live in a world full of hate where men get away with violence everyday.
We shouldn't have to live in a world full of hate where men get away with violence everyday.
# 36,507:
7:24 pm PST, Nov 10,
Carol Green, Maryland
# 36,506:
6:26 pm PST, Nov 10,
Steffany Winegar, Tennessee
# 36,505:
11:41 am PST, Nov 10,
Bruce McDaniel, West Virginia
# 36,504:
10:59 am PST, Nov 10,
Michele Reeder, Pennsylvania
# 36,503:
9:46 am PST, Nov 10,
Kelcey Johnson, Tennessee
# 36,502:
8:51 am PST, Nov 10,
Maya White Sparks, Virginia
Violence against women remains a fact of life. Please provide the funding necessary to protect women and children.
Violence against women remains a fact of life. Please provide the funding necessary to protect women and children.
# 36,501:
6:02 am PST, Nov 10,
Theresa Fisher, North Carolina