Leslie is joined by Dr. Patricia T. Morris, the President of Women Thrive Worldwide. They discussed the International Violence Against Women Act that has been reintroduced for the 5th time in the House of Representatives.

Statistics from the World Health Organization show that 35% of women globally experience physical or sexual violence in their lives.

Dr. Morris hopes that this legislation will set new precedents for other countries around the world, and will put the U.S strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence at the forefront. Making our country a leader in prevention.