Resources and Links

AAUW has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

AED is a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society and economic development.

The Asian Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute is the only national, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and enriching leadership skills for Asian American and Pacific Island women leaders.

The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, founded in 1987, has worked with social service organizations, institutions, and community leaders to end family violence and strengthen Asian families and communities.

The Association for Gender Equity Leadership in Education provides leadership in the identification and infusion of gender equity in all educational programs and processes.

The Association for Women's Rights in Development is an international membership organization connecting, informing and mobilizing people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights.

Campbell-Kibler Associates conducts research and evaluation to increase gender and race equity in math, science and technology education.

Catalyst is the leading nonprofit corporate membership research and advisory organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive environments and expand opportunities for women and business.

This web portal is part of a project on disability rights, undertaken by the LCWRI with active support from the Wellesley Centers for Women, and the Ford Foundation, China. The project intended to integrate the emerging discourse on disability rights with our ongoing engagement with international human rights, women’s rights and activist litigation practices.

Feministing provides an online platform for young women to comment on and analyze issues that affect their lives and futures.

Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.

Hardy Girls Healthy Women (HGHW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well being of girls and women. They focus on create opportunities, develop programs, and provide services that empower women and girls in order for them to experience equality, independence, and safety in their everyday lives. 

FairGameNews is a blog on gender equity in sports by Laura Pappano, writer-in-residence at the Wellesley Centers for Women. She is an award-winning journalist and author who has written about education, social issues, politics, and gender (especially in the context of sports) for more than 20 years.

HERIZONS is a quarterly Canadian feminist magazine that fosters a state of wellness that enriches women’s lives; expands the boundaries of feminism; builds awareness of current issues as they affect women; and broadens the influence of feminist principles. Herizons aims to reflect a philosophy that is diverse, and one that is relevant to women’s daily lives.

The Ms. Foundation for Women is the first national, multi-issue women’s fund. The foundation directs resources of all kinds to cutting-edge 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.

As a member of parliament in the Sam Rainsy opposition party, Mu Sochua has played a significant role in empowering women and combating gender-based violence in Cambodia. During her time in office, she has promoted campaigns with men to end domestic violence and the spread of HIV/AIDS; worked for the rights of female entrepreneurs, worked for labor laws; and worked for the development of communities.

The National Women's History Project, founded in 1980, is an educational nonprofit organization. Its mission is to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women by providing information and educational materials and programs.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection. UNICEF works with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.

UNIFEM is the women's fund at the United Nations. It provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programs and strategies to foster women's empowerment and gender equality. UNIFEM also helps make the voices of women heard at the United Nations — to highlight critical issues and advocate for the implementation of existing commitments made to women.

The Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women (OSAGI) comprises a Principal Social Affairs Office in charge of Gender Mainstreaming and the Focal Point for Women. OSAGI develops new strategies and programs to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women in all sectors of society.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is committed to providing development assistance that improves the lives of women, men and children around the world. USAID has a special interest in the advancement of women worldwide and improving women's equality and empowerment.

Vision 2020 is a national project focused on advancing gender equality by energizing the dialogue about women and leadership.