McCollum Meets Christy Turlington, Founder of Every Mother Counts

Press release

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) and her staff met with leaders from Every Mother Counts—founder Christy Turlington Burns and Executive Director Erin Thornton. 

Throughout the meeting, they discussed the importance of high quality maternal/child health care here and abroad, the United States’ commitment to child marriage prevention, and the recent passage of the Violence Against Women Act.

Editor's note: Below is McCollum's statement on the legislation.

“I proudly cast my vote today to send the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act to President Obama’s desk for his signature. This bill reaffirms and expands our commitment to protecting women from domestic and sexual violence by giving our communities the resources they need. Tribal nations will now have additional tools to ensure the safety of Native women and children. LGBT survivors will be guaranteed equal access to the services they need. After numerous years of hard work, today’s Violence Against Women Act includes a provision requiring a multi-year strategy to prevent child marriage and empower girls in developing nations. Passage of today’s bill is a victory for all women.”