Tahirih is a long-standing supporter of The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA), groundbreaking bipartisan legislation that will dedicate US resources and leadership to fight violence against women worldwide. (For detailed information about I-VAWA, click here.)
I-VAWA will likely be taken up by the Senate in the next few weeks—with the August recess, the upcoming elections, and a packed legislative agenda, we need your help to make sure Congress votes on I-VAWA before year-end—don’t let this crucial bill to protect vulnerable women and girls fall by the wayside!
Support from members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—including Senator Jim Webb (D-VA), Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Senator Bob Corker (R-TN)—is key for I-VAWA to move forward. By reaching out to these Senators, particularly if you are a constituent, you can make a game-changing difference!
In less than 3 minutes, you can a) call-in; b) send a Facebook appeal; c) build the movement by telling your friends; d) transform the lives of women and girls facing horrific violence worldwide. Please see below for instructions and sample scripts.
Phone Numbers for Key Senators:
Senator Webb (D-VA): (202) 224-4024
Senator Lugar (R-IN): (202) 224-4814
Senator Isakson (R-GA): (202) 224-3643
Senator Corker (R-TN): (202) 224-3344
When you call: ask to speak with the staffer who handles women’s issues or foreign affairs. If you are a constituent, remember to mention that (and give your address).
SAMPLE SCRIPT:
“I’m calling to urge Senator _____ to support the International Violence Against Women Act.”
“I support this bill because:
Feel free to add additional reasons you care about ending violence against women. Also, if you can’t call Monday—still call! Anytime next week will still be within the critical window of opportunity we have to move the Senate to action on I-VAWA.
Facebook page links for key Senators:
Senator Webb: http://www.facebook.com/jimwebb
Senator Lugar: http://www.facebook.com/senatorlugar
Senator Corker: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bob-Corker/20966472424
SAMPLE MESSAGE:
One out of every three women worldwide will be physically, sexually, or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Please be a leader in helping end violence against women globally! Support and vote for the International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) this month!
Please share this action alert with your friends so they can help impact the lives of millions of women and girls at risk of violence. Thank you so much for all you do to make a difference!
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