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.

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

The Girls’ Coalition of Greater Boston, created in 1992, is a diverse consortium of Boston-area organizations and individuals working together to encourage the healthy development of girls.

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.

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.

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.

The Women's Environment & Development Organization, founded in 1991, is an international organization that advocates for women’s equality in global policy.

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