On February 4, 2010 the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA) will be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate!

Information on the IVAWA
Take Action Today: Send an Online Message to Congress Urging the Passage of IVAWA!
For Activists and Groups: IVAWA Activist Toolkit

Please join lead sponsors Senators Kerry, Boxer, Snowe, Collins and Representatives Delahunt, Poe and Schakowsky at an event and press conference to celebrate this milestone for legislation. The Members of Congress will also be joined by leading activists from Pakistan, Humaira Shahid, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Irene Safi Turner. Please click here to view bios for Humaira Shahid and Irene Safi Turner:

Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Time: 12pm (noon)
Location: Kennedy Caucus Room, Russell Senate Office Building, Room 325, Washington, DC

This event presents a great opportunity for our entire community to demonstrate what widespread support there is for this issue, so please make every effort to attend and encourage friends and colleagues to attend as well.

We look forward to seeing you on February 4th!