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Violence Against Women Act

GFWC's Call to Action

»EDUCATE YOURSELF

• Read the full text of the Violence Against Women Act as a PDF.
• Learn more about the International Violence Against Women Act.
• Visit the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.

»INFORM OTHERS

• Pass this alert on to your fellow clubwomen, your friends, your family, and your community.  
• Share the details on violence against women and what it means for the global community. 
• Inform local newspapers, radio stations, and local television news of the issue. Write a letter to the editor to raise awareness of violence against women and encourage support of VAWA.
• Work with your club members to create an action toolkit; use Amnesty International's toolkit as a model.

»CREATE CHANGE

• Sign the pledge in support of I-VAWA and to help make violence against women a priority in the United States.
• Contact Congress immediately and let them know that you support full funding of the Violence Against Women Act and the International Violence Against Women Act, as well as all programs for victims of gender-based violence this year and every year of the authorization. Encourage your elected official to sign on as cosponsors of the vital piece of legislation, to ensure the safety of millions of women and girls around the world.
• Find out where your lawmakers stand, and contact them directly.You can find your lawmakers contact information online at the Senate and House of Representatives websites.

No matter how you choose to act in supporting VAWA and I-VAWA, remember to report your activities to GFWC.