"You helped write the International Violence Against Women Act now pending in Congress. What would it do?
The bill would mobilize half-a-billion dollars over five years to combat violence against women and girls in target countries that have good programs in place. The money would help those programs grow.

For example?
In Honduras, local organizations help survivors of violence develop skills so they can become economically self-sufficient and leave abusive situations. In Morocco, groups promote women’s rights within the context of their religion. Many programs do outreach to help change the mind-sets of men and boys. The best approach for us is to support local grassroots organizations that are creating change from within.

Can we really afford to spend this money right now?
Half-a-billion dollars sounds like a lot, but it’s so tiny in the context of the U.S. budget, it’s like a rounding error. The bill has bipartisan support because this is a place where we can make a big difference without much money. No one is for violence against women, yet one in three women will be a victim of violence in her lifetime.

— Rebecca Webber"

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