Human Rights Groups: US Should Lead Fight for Women
617 views · Published 23 October 2009 · 3:18 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
According to the World Health Organization, one in three women in the world will experience violence in her lifetime. Human Rights groups are urging members of Congress to pass the International Violence Against Women Act. The Act would require a commitment by the U.S. government to address and end violence against women and girls globally. It would fund a five-year program to reduce violence in countries where the problem is most serious.
