From U.S.Senator Barbara Boxers recent News email:

Dear Friend:

The recent kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian school girls underscores the horrific violence that too many women and girls face every day.

That’s why this week I joined with a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA), legislation that makes clear that ending discrimination and violence against women is a top priority for the United States.  The bill will ensure that the U.S. government has a comprehensive strategy in place to prevent violence against women and girls around the world.

To learn more about IVAWA, please click here. http://www.boxer.senate.gov/en/press/releases/050814a.cfm

Sincerely,

Barbara Boxer

United States Senator