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An alarming number of women and girls suffer from violence around the world. One billion women will be victims of violence in their lifetime. Make ending violence against women a Canadian and a worldwide priority » All forms of violence are unacceptable violations of human rights. That includes physical altercations with husbands and fathers, rape and other forms of sexual assault, and the painful and disturbing practice of female genital mutilation. Violence not only degrades women, it locks them into a tragic cycle of poverty. Women comprise 70 percent of the world’s poor. Because violence is both a cause and effect of poverty, once ensnared it’s tremendously difficult for a woman to get out and make a better life for herself. The status quo for women cannot continue. Tell Prime Minister Stephen Harper to raise awareness in Canada and around the world and work to end all violence against women and girls » Thanks for Taking Action!Emily V. Care2 and ThePetitionSite Team

Ending Violence Against Women Must Be a Priority

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