About-Face
Fashion design, advertisements and the Media's effect on Body Image. Promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach
to media education, outreach and activism.
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Aliza Sherman's Cybergrrl.com
An online community for women - email, chat, forums, articles, networking, Instant Messaging.
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BC Centre of Excellence for Women's Health
The mission of the BCCEWH is to improve the health of women by fostering collaboration on
innovative, multi-disciplinary research endeavours and action-oriented approaches to women's
health initiatives, women-centred programs, and health policy. We pay particular attention to policy
that will improve the health status of women who are marginalised and who face multiple disadvantages
in health due to socio- economic status, race, culture, age, sexual orientation, geography, disability, and/or addiction.
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Canadian Women's Health Network
Officially launched in May, 1993 by women representing over 70 organizations from every province
and territory. Based on the visions, hopes and needs of women working in the women's health
movement, the CWHN emerged from the generous dedication of health care workers, educators,
advocates, consumers and other Canadians committed to sharing information, resources and
strategies to better women's health.
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Celebration of Women Writers
Recognizes the contributions of women writers throughout history. Women have written almost every
imaginable type of work: novels, poems, letters, biographies, travel books, religious commentaries,
histories, economic and scientific works. Our goal is to promote awareness of the breadth and variety
of women's writing.
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Coalition Against Trafficking in Women
A non-governmental organization that promotes women's human rights. It works internationally
to combat sexual exploitation in all its forms.
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"Cybergrrl" Author aims to get more Women on the Web
According to some estimates, men outnumber women online two to one. And while more
and more women are getting wired, the gender disparity remains. (CNN News Article)
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Distinguished Women of Past and Present
Biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers,
educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, etc.
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DynoWomyn Web Haven
Promoting holistic health of body, mind, heart, and spirit in 21st century women.
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Feminist & Women's Study Resources
Comprehensive directory of feminist and women's issues websites. Activism, sexuality, history,
the workplace, various programs, discussions.
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Feminist Majority Documents
Headed by national women's rights leader Eleanor Smeal, the FMF is in the forefront of
creating innovative feminist research, education, and training programs for women's
equality and empowerment.
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The Feminist Theory Website
Provides research materials and information for students, activists, and scholars interested
in women's conditions and struggles around the world.
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Gifts of Speech
Women's Speeches from Around the World. Dedicated to preserving and creating access to speeches
by influential contemporary, women. Most of the speeches have
never been published in any paper-based format. Gifts of Speech acquired
most of these speeches directly from the woman who gave the speech.
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Herstory
The award winning daily listings of more than 40,000 pocket biographies of women and the events that shape women's lives - What women of achievement share your birthday ,,, those of your family and friends?..
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Moondance: Celebrating Creative Women
Moondance, an online women's quarterly journal is published by the Women Artists and Writers International.
A collaborative effort of creative people who are dedicated to the promotion of literature and art.
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National Organization for Women (NOW)
NOW is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000
contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since its founding
in 1966, NOW's goal has been "to take action" to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions
NOW takes and its position on the issues are often unorthodox, uncompromising and ahead of their time.
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National Women's Health Resource Center
The non-profit organization, dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health, encourages
women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease.
As the national clearinghouse for women’s health information, providing access to health information and resources
is our primary goal.
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The Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA)
Established more than 20 years ago to bring support and resources to the many exceptional efforts that are
improving the education of girls and women in the United States. The WEEA Center is a national project
that promotes bias-free education, believing that gender equity works for everyone--for girls and women,
men and boys.
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Voices of Women Online - Power Tools for Women of Vision
Women are telling their stories, discussing issues that affect them, and sharing hard-won
wisdom more than ever. Voices of Women is adding to this information exchange by offering
articles on a wide variety of interesting topics for women, a calendar of events, links to other
women-related websites, a Directory of goods and services, and a Marketplace of woman-friendly
businesses to empower you on your journey.
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Women's Connection
It is the mission of The Women's Connection to support and enhance the physical, social
and financial well-being of women by providing innovative quality programs and information
services.
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Women's Health Hotline
This site was created and is maintained by women's health advocate Charlotte Libov for the purpose
of enhancing public education about women's health issues. The writer has an easy, upbeat writing
style which enhances the health information's retentiveness.
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Women's Health Interactive
Provide many opportunities to perform personal assessments and gain individualized knowledge. Virtual Health for Women
is WHI's bi-weekly newsletter edited by our Medical Editorial staff. It features insights on health news stories that
women hear about everyday, and connects readers with pertinent information about such stories.
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