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[CLOSED] Ask Congress to Sign On To Funding ‘Dear Colleagues’ Now
Some of our strongest allies on the Hill are advocating for robust funding for lifesaving federal programs by circulating “Dear Colleague” letters to the House and Senate Appropriations Committee Members.
Date added: March 10, 2016Fighting for Women’s Safety this International Women’s Day
Just last week, two Argentinian women were brutally murdered while vacationing in Ecuador. While we celebrate International Women’s Day, we also remember the victims, like these young women, and so many others, who have lost their lives due to domestic and sexual violence.
Date added: March 8, 2016Weekend Bloodshed Must Be Met with Action
Over the weekend, domestic violence perpetrators used firearms to murder wives, children, co-workers, bystanders, and a newly sworn-in police officer in high profile cases across the country.
Date added: February 29, 201610th Annual Census of Shelters Shows the Need for Domestic Violence Services is Growing
Victims and their children are the ones who suffer the consequences when services are not available, and often have no choice but to return to the abuse.
Date added: February 24, 2016Feinstein Bill Helps Protect Abuse Victims From Online Threats
NNEDV applauds the leadership and commitment of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and her co-sponsors Senator Durbin (D-IL), Senator Whitehouse (D-RI), and Senator Klobuchar (D-MN), in the introduction of S. 2552, a bill to amend the federal threats statute to include an intent requirement.
Date added: February 22, 2016Ain’t I A Woman, Still?
This February, during Black History Month, I am proud to have Sojourner Truth featured prominently on NNEDV’s “Feminists&Me” shirt. Her zeal for abolishing slavery and securing the rights of all women compels me to take up her quest and continue the good work she initiated more than 160 years ago.
Date added: February 17, 20162017 President’s Budget Invests in Women and Families but Reduces Funding for Some Core Anti-Violence Programs
President Obama’s 2017 budget is the final one of his presidency, and NNEDV joins advocates across the country in celebrating the president’s investments in programs that give struggling and working families more of the tools they need to succeed.
Date added: February 10, 2016February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Those living with HIV continue to endure increased stigma, making it difficult to discuss their status with family, friends, and even medical providers. For Black women and men living with HIV, this stigma is compounded by negative racial stereotypes that often go hand-in-hand with this disease.
Date added: February 7, 2016About Financial Abuse
Learn more about financial abuse.
Date added: February 4, 2016Financial Tips for Survivors
Six tips for domestic violence victims and survivors that are seeking to secure their financial future.
Date added: February 4, 2016