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May 9, 2012
NNEDV issued the following statement today in response to the House Judiciary Committee passing HR 4970, a dangerous and ill-focused Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization introduced by Representative Sandy Adams (R-24-FL):
"We are shocked that this bill includes provisions that roll back protections for victims and significantly weakens the Violence Against Women Act," said Sue Else, NNEDV's president.
Click "Read more..." below to read the full statement.
February 27, 2012
The 2nd World Conference of Women’s Shelters, which is being held from February 27 – March 1, is hosted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) along with the Global Network of Women’s Shelters. The Conferences unites global activists to share their most effective solutions, helping to leverage resources and uncover vital, new ways to address violence against women in communities globally.
January 6, 2012
NNEDV today mourned the passing of Ellen Pence, a scholar and social activist who was considered a leader in the movement to end violence against women for many years.
December 6, 2011
NNEDV applauds Congress for approving the FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill which provides a total of $412.50 million in funding for lifesaving programs within the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
November 30, 2011
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) today applauds Senators Patrick Leahy and Mike Crapo for introducing legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA is at the core of our nation’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
