Global and Transnational Women's Activism

In English and French, this coalition of over 50 Canadian women's equality-seeking and related organizations works to further women's equality in Canada through domestic implementation of international human rights commitments. The site links to international organizations and documents on issues of gender budgeting; violence, poverty and housing; pay equity; and women, trade, and economic justice.

Founded in 1993, CWHN is a voluntary national organization to improve the health and lives of girls and women in Canada by collecting, producing, distributing and sharing information. Links are available to their publication, and organizations and partners on health issues in Canada.

Established in 1993, CESR pushes for social justice through its various advocacies on people's economic and social rights. It is a co-initiator of the Women's Economic Equality Project, along with the National Association of Women and the Law.

About-Face promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media education, outreach and activism.

AWID is an international membership organization connecting, informing and mobilizing people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights. Under "Publications," a wide range of publications is available online.

CHANGE is a U.S. based NGO focused on the effects of U.S. international policies on the health and rights of women, girls, and other vulnerable populations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Under "Resources" and "Links" an extensive list of publications and organizations are listed respectively by subject.

The Center for Reproductive Rights (formerly the Center for Reproductive Law and Policy) is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and defending women's reproductive rights worldwide. The site has links to excellent legal resources on all aspects of reproductive rights including abortion, contraception, adolescents, and pregnancy.

The Center for the Education of Women, a unit of the University of Michigan, offers services to students, faculty, staff and community members; advocates for women in higher education and in the workplace. The site includes complete reports of research conducted by the center.

An international nonprofit organization, it has worked to make reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable for women and men worldwide. The site has extensive resources on health issues worldwide. The link "Country by Country" presents country specific data on population, maternity mortality, infant mortality, birth, fertility rate, etc.

Founded in 1987, it is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. FMF engages in research and public policy development, public education programs, grassroots organizing projects, leadership training and development programs, and participates in and organizes forums on issues of women's equality and empowerment.

For more than 30 years, FUTURES provides groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns that empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world.

In English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. This foundation supports women's human rights around the world on issues including access to education, prevention of violence against women, and gaining economic independence. The site lists grant related information including grants available by country, and its bi-annual newsletter Raising our voices (2000- present)

Since its founding in 1976, ICRW has worked with partner organizations and governments throughout the world to promote gender equitable development, reduce poverty, and change the lives of millions of women and girls and their communities. The "ICRW publications" link directs to articles and reports by select subjects. Many of these texts are full text.

The IWDC was established in 1995 to strengthen women's global leadership through training, education, networking and research with a focus on increasing the participation of women leaders in politics, policy and decision making within their own governments. Under "Resources," fact sheets and timelines on women in politics and suffrage provide information of women worldwide.

Founded in 1984, the organization works to influence the policies of governments, donors, and international agencies to secure girls' and women's sexual and reproductive health and rights. Under "Resource Library" many documents, fact sheets, and reports are available full text covering topics such as contraception and health, safe abortion, HIV/AIDS, gender and health policies, etc.

Established at Georgetown University Law Center in August 1998, the general mission of the IWHRC is to promote and advance women's human rights throughout the world.

The IWMF's mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media around the world.

An international NGO established in l976, IWTC provides information, education, and organizing support services to women's organizations and community groups, particularly low-income women, in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Among the resources available on this site, the "Statistics and Indicators" of women's lives is under "Links and Resources" followed by "Platform for Action."

JDI is a network committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault and promoting justice, safety and healing for survivors. The site has links to other organizations and government agencies at state and national level working on similar issues.

Based in Central New Jersey, Manavi is a non-religious, nonsectarian, and non-profit organization for women with heritage to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Its goal is to increase awareness of women's rights, encourage social change to end all violence against women. Under "Related Links," South Asian domestic violence organizations are listed by state.

As the U.S.'s first national, multi-issue women's fund, the MFW directs resources to projects that nurture girls' leadership skills, protect the health and safety of women, and provide low-income women with the tools to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Reports and campaigns such as "Take our Daughters and Sons to Work" are available full text on the Website.

This social justice organization provides advocacy and education on national issues of importance to transgender people. This site provides links to a wealth of information about policies, statistics, and issues such as aging, discrimination, immigration, and healthcare.

non-profit community of more than 350 prominent corporations, startups, colleges and universities, government agencies, affinity groups, and non-profits working to increase women’s participation in technology and computing

The mission of NCADV is to work for major societal changes necessary to eliminate both personal and societal violence against all women and children. This Website has statistics on specific subjects by state, as well as position papers, documents, legislation, guidelines pertaining to domestic violence.

The NCRW is a network of more than 100 leading U.S. research, advocacy, and policy centers with a growing global reach. The site has links to member organizations. The website is no longer active, but the archived versions of it are available through the Library of Congress.

In English and Spanish, the Alianza is part of a national effort to address the domestic violence needs and concerns of under-served populations such as Latino population. It represents a growing network of Latina and Latino advocates, practitioners, researchers, community activists, and survivors of domestic violence.

This center offers educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations.

Since its founding in 1966, NOW, the largest organization of feminist activists in the U.S., has promoted gender equality, reproductive rights, eradication of violence against women, racism, sexism and homophobia.

Works to bring visibility to the LBGTIQ struggles and expose discrimination and violence against them. Formerly known as the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission.

Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.

In English, Spanish and French, it monitors toward the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security The site is a portal to women's organizations worldwide and lists country specific developments of policies that promote women's empowerment, eradicate violence against women, and secure reproductive rights.

In English and Spanish. Founded in 1988, the PMHRE is a non-profit, international service organization that works directly and indirectly with its network of women's and social justice organizations to advance human rights, social economic justice and democracy.

Founded by Margaret Sanger in 1916 as America's first birth control clinic, PPFA is a leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate that provides support to affiliates nationwide and addresses reproductive health needs in developing countries through the International Planned Parenthood Federation.

The Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) promotes human and ecological well-being through original research. They aim to translate their findings into workable policy proposals that are capable of improving life on the planet today and into the future.

This site contains news and selected readings on issues surrounding women in prison, as well as links to women prisoner groups.

Founded in 1989 by a group of five South Asian women, the organization works to address abuses related to the violence against women and assist survivors of violence using a culturally sensitive approach and language assistance. The site provides an overview of U.S. family, criminal, and immigration laws and other legal resources for women in need.

The collective is made up of 76 local, regional and national grassroots organizations and more than 400 individuals, as well as white and male allies who support our goal of improving the lives of indigenous women and women of color in the United States through Reproductive Justice.

In English and links to Russian resources. The group Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights developed this website as a tool for the promotion of women's human rights in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Mongolia, and the U.N. Protectorate of Kosovo. It works on prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and trafficking on women.

Established in 1989, this independent Native women-run non-profit organization located within the Northern Pueblos of New Mexico, provides support and network by offering programs and services to indigenous and non-indigenous women.

Vital Voices invests on projects that build women's economic independence, human rights and political rights and civil leadership. It grew out of the U.S. government's successful Vital Voices Democracy Initiative, which was established after the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing to promote the advancement of women as a U.S. foreign policy goal.

Wellspring is a private philanthropic advisory firm with offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C. They coordinate grantmaking programs that advances the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people.

First organization in the U.S. to use international human rights law to change public policy at the local level.

Formerly he New York Asian Women’s Center, WOMANKIND helps women and their children overcome domestic violence and other forms of abuse by empowering them to govern their own lives.

This Boston based organization is committed to promoting awareness of the challenges women face living under fundamentalist regimes. Its primary focus is on Iran. Its goals range from raising public awareness, conducting research projects and initiating outreach. The Website includes current and archival issues of its publication E-Zan Newsletter (2004-present), public statements, reports, press releases and more.

Established in 1998 as a volunteer job placement services for homeless women residents of shelters in Atlanta, the organization attempts to break the cycle of poverty through technical training and counseling in order to foster women's self-sufficiency.

Founded in 1989, the center helps women advance by providing access to - and support from - other professional women working in all sectors of technology