Lukol Directory: Society: People: Women: Organizations: Advocacy

Women with Disabilities in Australia
A national organization for women with all types of disabilities.
http://www.wwda.org.au/

Niger Delta Women for Justice (NDWJ)
Nigeria. Works in close collaboration with other grassroots organisations and women's groups to improve the personal, economic, and educational status of women.
http://www.ndwj.kabissa.org/

Rutgers University - Center for Women and Work
Dedicated to the economic and intellectual advancement of women across the education, income, ethnic, and occupational spectrums, and to challenging the status quo in the organizations that educate, train and employ them.
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cww/

Justice for Girls (JFG)
Canadian non-profit that promotes support, justice and equality for teenage girls who live in poverty. Includes position papers and monitoring of news and government activities.
http://www.justiceforgirls.org

WIDE - Network Women in Development
European feminist network, working toward gender equality and justice through awareness raising, lobbying, and advocacy. Includes general information, campaign information, and publications.
http://www.eurosur.org/wide/

Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action
A Caribbean regional network of feminists, individual researchers, activists and women's organisations that define feminist politics as a matter of both consciousness and action. Site includes information about the organization, publications, and media releases. In English, Dutch, French, and Spanish.
http://www.cafra.org/

Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
Created in 1992 as a response to the slow pace of implementation of education sub-Saharan Africa. Includes overview, mission, programmes, publications and research.
http://www.fawe.org/

Feminists for Life of America
US. Promotes a feminism that embraces nonviolence and the equal rights of all human beings, including the unborn. Includes Spanish-language resources.
http://www.feministsforlife.org/

Concerned Women for America
Promotes Biblical values and strong families by lobbying Congress to promote family-friendly policies.
http://www.cwfa.org/

Grassroots Women
Canada-based women's organization educating, organizing, and mobilizing against imperialism and war and for national and social liberation.
http://grassrootswomen.tripod.com

US Women Connect
Activities and information from non-profit organisation, linking women and girls to the global women's movement.
http://www.uswc.org/

Welfare Organization for Women (WOW)
Pakistan. Non-political welfare organization to combat the dominance of men in society. Information on projects on women's health and legal status.
http://www.zafcointl.com/wow/

Women Across Differences
National women's network committed to individual and social transformation in Guyana. Gives information on group's history, programs and projects.
http://wad.caribbeanngos.net

Feminist Majority Foundation
The Feminist Majority Foundation works for social, political and economic equality for women by using research and education to improve women's lives.
http://www.feminist.org/

Pima County/Tucson Women's Commission
A non-profit organization and city/county commission dedicated to supporting women's issues including poverty, training, domestic abuse and education. Current projects include a computer skills program and mentoring middle school women.
http://www.geocities.com/pctwc/

WorldWomenWork
A non-profit organization supporting land conservation, wildlife preservation, education and the empowerment of women worldwide.
http://www.worldwomenwork.org/

ENAWA - European and North American WomenAction
Network of media, ICT, information and advocacy organizations strengthening and integrating a feminist analysis in the information and media landscape. Includes news and calendar of events.
http://www.enawa.org/

Sisterhood Is Global Institute (SIGI)
An international non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of women's rights at the local, national, regional, and global levels.
http://www.sigi.org/

New Hanover Commission for Women
Group working to improve the status and quality of women in New Hanover County, North Carolina through public awareness of women's needs, issues and achievements. Includes mission statement and calendar.
http://www.nhcgov.com/CC/BOARDS/women.asp

REAL Women of Canada
Promotes equality for all women including homemakers, with emphasis on the family as most important unit in society, and champions traditional values of marriage and family life.
http://www.realwomenca.com/

Network of East-West Women
Supports dialogue, information and activism among those concerned about women's situation in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
http://www.neww.org/

University of Louisville Womynspeak
University of Louisville Women's Center Student Advisory Committee, can also subscribe to the center's mailing list through this site.
http://www.louisville.edu/rso/womynspeak/

Feminists for Just and Equitable Public Policy (FemJEPP)
An alliance of equality-seeking women's groups and individuals seeking to improve public policy for women and their families.
http://www.femjepp.ca/

Fair Play South West
Aims and activities of Bristol based umbrella organisation addressing women's and gender issues in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
http://www.fairplaysw.org.uk/

9to5, National Association of Working Women, Colorado Chapter
Grassroots organization dedicated to improving the workplace for women and strengthening low-wage/low-income women's ability to win economic justice.
http://www.9to5colorado.org

Fountain of Hope for Girls and Women
(Fontaine d'Espoir pour Filles et Femmes). Nonprofit in Democratic Republic of the Congo (former Zaire) the rights and liberties of women. Historical background, current conditions, and how to get involved. In French, English, and German.
http://members.tripod.com/ceffemmes-ivil/

Women's Electoral Lobby (WEL) Australia
A feminist national lobby group for all Australian women. The site includes WEL's history, activities, and how to join. Selections from WEL's newsletter, Inkwel, are available.
http://www.wel.org.au/

Sub Topics:
Older Women's League
Development
Violence and Abuse
Zonta International
Soroptimist International
International Federation of University Women
International Council of Women
National Organization for Women


Related Topics:
Society: Organizations: Advocacy
Society: People: Women: Issues
Society: People: Women: Women's Rights
Society: People: Women: Feminism
Society: Issues: Peace: Activism and Peace Work: Women
Society: Work: Work and Family: Organizations



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