A few weeks ago, the White House joined others in launching the “It’s On Us” campaign to stop sexual assault on college campuses. The star-studded 30-second video urges everyone to stand up against sexual violence and culminates with President Obama telling viewers to take the pledge to stop sexual violence. While the larger campaign is focused on stopping sexual assault here in the United States, President Obama and Secretary Kerry used events at last week’s United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly to raise awareness of sexual violence around the world.

During his annual address to the U.N. General Assembly, President Obama spoke about the many challenges facing the world today, including the terrorist group ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) and their use of rape as a weapon of war. Secretary Kerry also addressed this horrific tactic during a speech at the Call to Action Ministerial Meeting on Protection from Gender Based Violence in Emergencies. We know that rape as a weapon of war is not exclusive to ISIL, or a new idea. It has been used to terrorize women and their families for decades, and women and girls are disproportionately affected in conflict situations. It is therefore essential to include specific programs for women and girls, especially addressing sexual violence, when creating conflict response programs.

We applaud President Obama, Secretary Kerry and other high ranking officials for bringing increased attention to this important issue, and are thrilled to see the United States’ increased commitment to ending sexual assault and violence both domestically and worldwide.

We know ending sexual violence is a task that will take all of us. Are you in?