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OVW Recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

May 5, 2021

Courtesy of Nadine M. Neufville, Acting Director

The Office on Violence Against Women joins countless others today wearing red to help give voice to the missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. I encourage you to read President Biden’s proclamation here . On this Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, we show our support for families who are grieving, and we recognize the tireless work being done by individuals across the nation to address the serious crisis. This crisis demands collaboration and action, not...

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Updated May 5, 2021

Virtual Best Practices Workshops Focus on FOIA Administration During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 28, 2021

Two virtual workshops held in March discuss agency best practices for FOIA administration during the pandemic.

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Updated April 28, 2021

Virtual Meeting of the Chief FOIA Officers Council

April 22, 2021

The CFO Council will hold its next public meeting on April 29, 2021.

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Updated April 22, 2021

Recognizing National Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month, 2021

April 8, 2021

Courtesy of Nadine M. Neufville, Acting Director

In the month of April, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) recognizes National Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month (SAAM). We take this moment to reflect on the strength and resilience of survivors and victims, the perseverance of advocates, and the dedication of the professionals in many fields who support those who experience sexual assault. Sexual assault can be a life-changing trauma for far too many of our neighbors, colleagues, family, and friends. The CDC has found that...

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Updated April 8, 2021

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Women’s History Month 2021 Statement

March 31, 2021

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division reflects on and honors the accomplishments that women have made, and continue to make, to our Nation’s Armed Forces. Starting with the Revolutionary War, women have served our country’s military as soldiers, intelligence officers, nurses, engineers, and pilots, among many other positions. Today, more than 224,000 women serve in the active-duty military; women...

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Updated March 31, 2021

DOJ's Sunshine Week 2021 Kick-off and Annual FOIA Awards

March 16, 2021

The Office of Information Policy celebrated Sunshine Week with a public virtual kick-off event held on March 15, 2021, featuring remarks from the Attorney General.