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Organizations of women who advocate for political and societal change, and organizations which advocate for changes in the status of women.



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Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) - Struggles in opening up educational opportunities to the girls and women of Africa.
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Real Women of British Columbia - A pro-life, pro-family, anti-feminist, non-denominational, non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots women's advocacy organization.
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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.
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WorldWomenWork - A non-profit organization supporting land conservation, wildlife preservation, education and the empowerment of women worldwide.
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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.
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Concerned Women for America - Founded by Beverly LaHaye, CWA is the largest public policy women's organization in the US. CWA promotes Biblical values and strong families.
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Mujeres en el Desarrollo en Europa - WIDE - Mujeres especialistas en género, activistas en ONGs y en derechos humanos dedicadas a fortalecer los derechos sociales y económicos de la mujer.
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Fundación Mujeres en Igualdad - MEI - Buscan el empoderamiento de las mujeres. Disponen de una base de datos de líderes políticas de Argentina, Bolivia y Brasil. Organizan cursos, talleres y seminarios.
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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.
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US Women Connect - Activities and information from non-profit organisation, linking women and girls to the global women's movement.
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Women with Disabilities in Australia - A national organization for women with all types of disabilities.
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Asociación Caribeña para la Investigación y Acción Feministas - Promueven el desarrollo del movimiento feminista. Ofrecen información sobre sus publicaciones y áreas de trabajo, además de explicaciones sobre la organización.
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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.
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Feminists for Life of America - Promotes a feminism with a pro-life stance emphasizing nonviolence. Includes Spanish language resources.
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Grassroots Women - Canada-based women's organization educating, organizing, and mobilizing against imperialism and war and for national and social liberation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women Across Differences - National women's network committed to individual and social transformation in Guyana. Gives information on group's history, programs and projects.
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All Women's Action Society (AWAM) - Independent feminist organisation committed to improving the lives of women in Malaysia. Information on issues, activities, and affiliated organisations. In English and Malay.
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Fair Play South West - Aims and activities of Bristol, England-based umbrella organisation addressing women's and gender issues in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fontaine d'Espoir pour Filles et Femmes (FEFF) - Organisation non-gouvernementale, dont le but est de défendre et faire reconnaître les droits et la liberté de la femme et de l'égalité de deux sexes. Présente son programme d'action, d'information, de prévention et de formation. Lubumbashi.
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Centre for Women Development and Research - Indian nonprofit which organizes programmes for the empowerment of women and advocates for the human rights of women and girl children. Describes activities and history, with opportunity to contribute.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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