Break the Cycle of Violence, Gender Equity & Equality, and Support UNFPA: Your civic action to-do list for 6-28-21
3. Guns are the leading cause of death among Black children and teens in the United States.
In a nutshell: By investing in lifesaving violence-reduction programs across the country we can change the way we fight the gun violence epidemic and save lives.
Take action: Use our simple online email tool to ask your senators and representative to co-sponsor the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, a bill that would provide $5 billion in funding for community-based violence intervention programs in the hardest-hit communities.
2. Advancing gender equity and equality, domestically and internationally, is essential to economic well-being, health, and security.
In a nutshell: The Department of State and USAID are holding a virtual briefing tomorrow from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET on the empowerment of women and girls through foreign policy.
Take action: You have until 5:00 p.m. ET TODAY to register for tomorrow’s virtual briefing!
1. In complex humanitarian settings – like Afghanistan, the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and Sudan – critical health care and gender-based violence protection services are imperative to the health and safety of millions of women and girls.
In a nutshell: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN sexual and reproductive health agency that provides and funds lifesaving services to prevent maternal deaths, end gender-based violence, and provide much-needed contraceptives.
Take action: Email your representative and tell them to co-sponsor the Support UNFPA Funding Act to make sure the United States contributes annually to the UNFPA.