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Strong Women Strong World is confronting injustice and broken systems so women and girls living in poverty can achieve their potential.

| View in browser View past editions of this newsletter here.   Standing together against gender-based violence Starting Thanksgiving Day   16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is an international campaign to raise awareness and generate action to end violence against women and girls around the world. In its 30th year, the global campaign  runs from November 25 through December 10 - purposely between two important International Days — the Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Human Rights Day. Why? To make the symbolic statement that violence against women is a violation of human rights.   Will you join us by raising your voice and using your influence?    One quick yet effective way you take action is by urging Congress to approve the Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start bill here.   Learn more about this important bill below. Above:  Members of a youth World Vision Peace Club in a Ugandan refugee settlement go door to door to stand up for their rights as children, especially girls' rights.   The Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021   This bipartisan-proposed legislation improves U.S. consideration of programs to prevent and respond to gender-based violence from the onset of humanitarian emergencies, bolstering strategic support for humanitarian actors.   Why?  During humanitarian emergencies, violence against women and girls rises dramatically.  And it's happening right now in record numbers. Estimates suggest that approximately 1 in 5 refugee or displaced women and girls experience sexual violence.   In 2 - 3 minutes, you can urge your lawmakers to approve this bill. Take action now. Take action now   What do you want your legacy to be?   Put on your earbuds, take a walk, and enjoy this replay of a virtual discussion on exploring how to build your living legacy and discovering the impact it will have after you are gone.   Margo Day, previous Microsoft senior level sales leader, world traveler, and Strong Women Strong World Council member, talks with Apriem about how legacy looks different when you incorporate it into your financial plan. Hear her ideas for how to make a difference today - and - for generations to come. Listen to the Conversation See Legacy Planning Resources   IT'S COMING! Have you registered yet?   Strong Women Strong World™ Annual Event   Thursday, December 2nd  4:30 p.m. PT \| 6:30 CT \| 7:30 ET   It's our biggest gathering of the year and you won't want to miss it!   Invite your friends, host a watch party, or just experience this inspiring and memorable virtual event on your own.   There's no charge to attend, and if you register by TODAY, November 15th, we'll send you two special gifts! Learn more and register here   More ways to get involved   RAISE AWARENESS \| Wear your passion on your sleeve—or your hat, your tumbler, your mask, or even on your baby onesie!  By popular demand, the Strong Women Strong World™ Shop is now open. Happy shopping.   LEARN MORE \| What's the latest on World Vision's progress for girls and women?  Watch or listen to the 30-minute briefing call held on October 22nd to get the details and recent impact stories from the field.   USE YOUR INFLUENCE \| Stand up against GBV in emergency settings by asking your lawmakers to pass the Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start act.    SHARE YOUR RESOURCES \| Your investment in the Strong Women Strong World™ Fund between October 1 and December 31, 2021 will help empower women and girls through World Vision’s Water, Economic Empowerment, and Kenya Big Dream projects. Thank you for your partnership.   World Vision's Strong Women Strong World™ helps keep girls and women at the center of global community development, advocacy, and emergency response work. Together, we can continue making a difference in the lives of women and girls and accelerate communities’ progress out of poverty. Thank you for your passion, your voice, and your commitment. © 2021 World Vision, Inc. All rights reserved. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. In 2020, 88 percent of World Vision's total operating expenses were used for programs that benefit children, families, and communities in need. Learn More.  World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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