It's crucial we act now to  ensure the adoption of uniformed standards across the EU to combat violence against women and protect its survivors.

This is why we need you to tell your Members of European Parliament (MEPs) very clearly that women's rights must be a priority. Will you send an email to urge your politician to vote to adopt now the deal on the first ever EU law to protect women and support violence survivors? 

To help you a bit, we have included below some tips and talking points you can use.

Tips on how to craft your message: 

• Be polite: MEPs are much more likely to respond to a friendly message from a concerned constituent. 
• Make it personal: Talk about why the topic of women’s rights and safety is personally important to you. Decision-makers are human beings too! We know that personal messages are a good way to get through to them. 
• Ask for a response: It’s always worth making clear that you’d like them to consider your message and respond. 

Email talking points and arguments:

• Violence against women and girls threatens the security of half of the population in the EU and there can be no peace and security while women fear for their safety. 
• It is imperative to seize this historical opportunity to secure and adopt now - before the end of this mandate - the deal on the first ever Directive to combat violence against women that will have a huge impact on the lives of women and girls not only today but also for future generations. 
• I call on you to be part of this historical moment that women’s organisations have fought for almost 30 years and cast your vote in favour of the deal on the Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. 
• In view of the upcoming European elections, this is your chance to show your true commitment to women’s rights advancement. We count on you to stand in responsibility for the 250 million women in Europe.  Let this be your legacy.