We would allocate $175 million a year to support programs dealing with violence against women in five areas: the criminal and civil justice system. health care. access to education and school safety. womens economic empowerment. and public awareness campaigns that change social norms. Third. we know through terrible experience that women and girls are especially vulnerable to violence in humanitarian crises and in conflict and postconflict situations. Reports of refugee women being raped while collecting firewood. soldiers sexually abusing girls through bribery with token food items. or women subjected to torture as a tool of war are horrific. The act requires training for workers and peacekeeping forces and establishes reporting mechanisms and other emergency measures. The issue of violence against women and girls is complex. and our legislation is ambitious.