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DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends,\n\nJoin us as we walk to end violence against women on March 
 7th! We walk to support the Trust Fund, to raise the profile of the issue 
 of violence against women, to highlight effective strategies, and to urge 
 that resources be invested to reduce gender-based violence. Walk with us to 
 ensure that women around the world are safe and free. \n\nSix out of every 
 ten women worldwide are victims of violence in their lifetimes. Violence is 
 the top cause of mortality and morbidity for women and girls ages six to 
 forty-four years. Gender-based violence hinders economic growth in both 
 developed and developing nations. Clearly, violence against women is 
 endemic across the globe. \n\nFortunately, so is UNIFEM. Through the Trust 
 Fund to End Violence Against Women, which it manages, UNIFEM has 
 distributed more than $50 million to 304 initiatives in 120 countries since 
 1997. Trust Fund projects support the implementation of national laws, 
 budgets, and action plans that address gender-based violence. \n\nThe only 
 requirements to participate in the walk are that each participant 
 contributes a minimum registration fee of $10 if you are a current 
 UNIFEM/USNC member or $20 if you are a non-member to support the Trust 
 Fund. However, we encourage you to strive to raise $50 or more through 
 pledges and sponsorships. If you are unable to walk, please consider making 
 a donation to address below. Donations to support the Trust Fund are 100% 
 tax-deductible.\n\nRegister by March 1st, 2010 to receive a complimentary 
 t-shirt. Late registration will be available at the door. We will hold 
 opening ceremonies at Sports Basement and walk through Crissy Field. 
 \n\nSponsors include: San Francisco Darfur Coalition, Spark, San Francisco 
 Women's Political Committee, International Development Exchange, Amnesty 
 International San Francisco\n\nTo learn more, 
 visit:\nhttp://www.unifem.org/gender_issues/violence_against_women/\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/02/26/18638940.php
SUMMARY:Walk to End Violence Against Women and Girls 2010
LOCATION:Sports Basement\n610 Old Mason St\nSan Francisco, CA 
 94129\n\nhttp://www.sportsbasement.com/
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/02/26/18638940.php
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