Feminism Resources

There are an incredible amount of organizations and resources dedicated to women and women's issues. From helping women business owners to protecting women who have been victims of assault, there are many places women can go to get educated.

• AWARE - Arming Women Against Rape & Endangerment; a great site that offers great educational resources about personal safety for women. The group also offers self-defense classes.
• Feminist Majority Foundation - An organization that fights for women's rights around the world and crusades for equality in reproductive health issues.
• Battered Women's Support Services - A group that provides support for women who have experienced abuse, and also promotes advocacy to prevent violence against women.
• Planned Parenthood - Provides support and care for sexual and reproductive issues.
• WomenWatch - The United Nations group that promoted gender equality throughout the world.
• UNIFEM - The United Nations fund that provides financial assistance to gender equality campaigns.
• Feminist.com - An online community focused on women's rights and promoting awareness and activism.
• GirlGeeks - A site for tech-savvy women that provides support, job resources, business tips, and more.
• Global Fund for Women - A group that provides grants and funding to women's groups that aid in eliminating poverty and violence.
• METRAC - The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children; a Canadian non-profit that aims to end violence against women and children.
• Ms. Foundation - This group funds and promotes activism among women, and helped launch the famous Take Our Daughters To Work Day. National Organization for Women (NOW) - The largest women's advocacy group in the United States. Aims to end discrimination and violence against women.

• Susan G. Komen for the Cure - One of the largest breast cancer organizations that promotes education and research.
• National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League - Supports and promotes a woman's pro-choice rights.
• Women Entrepreneurs - An advocacy groups that helps women entrepreneurs excel and succeed in all levels of business.
• Women in the Ancient World - A series of articles about the role of women in ancient cultures like Egypt, Rome, and Greece.
• Women's Studies - A list of resources from the Association of College & Research Libraries regarding women throughout history.
• Documents from the Women's Liberation Movement - An archive of articles about women's liberation in the 1960's and 1970s from Duke University.
• Guerrilla Girls - A fun, alternative feminist group that uses humor and facts spread advocacy - all while wearing gorilla masks.
• 4000 Years of Women in Science - Offers amazing biographies and resources about important women in science.
• Women's Health - Government site dedicated to the latest news and facts on issues important to women's health.
• Notable Women of Computing & Mathematics - Some of the most brilliant women to make contributions to the world of math and technology.
• National Women's History Project - A non-profit group that aims to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline - A number for women to call if they have been victims of dating or domestic violence.
• A Celebration of Women Writers - An amazing collection of women authors throughout history; searchable by name, time period, country, and ethnicity.
• Jeannette Rankin Foundation - A non-profit that raises money to award scholarships to low-income women over the age of 35 who wish to further their educations.
• Educating Jane - Provides a list of scholarships specifically for girls and women.
• Women's Resources - A very comprehensive list of links to many different topics of interest to women, from parenting to literature.
• RAINN - The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network; provides assistance and resources for women who are victims of sexual abuse.
• Sexual Assault - FAQs on sexual assault and what to do if you've been assaulted.