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If women and girls are not protected and empowered, they will struggle to improve their lives. The International Rescue Committee helps survivors to heal and thrive, and works with communities and institutions to break the cycle of violence. Ensure governments protect women and girls against gender-based violence Working with decision-makers and communities to ensure that at all levels there are laws and policies in place on preventing violence against women and girls Empowering women and girls at the local level to advocate for the changes that will improve their lives Learn more. Ensure women have access to support and protection Providing health care, counselling and safe spaces to survivors of sexual violence Preventing violence against women and girls by addressing the root causes Learn more. Empower women and girls to participate in the decisions that affect their lives Ensuring women have economic indep

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