Women

Sub-headings:

Bridal

Careers

Feminism

Women's History

Resources in this category:

Association for Women in Science
http://www.serve.com/awis

"The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is a non-profit organization established in 1971, dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.  AWIS has over 5,000 members in fields spanning the life and physical sciences, mathematics, social science, and engineering.  Over 50% of AWIS members have doctorates in their respective fields, and hold positions at all levels of industry, academe, and government.  As part of its efforts to promote the entrance and advancement of women in science, AWIS has a long-standing commitment to fostering the careers of women science professionals.  Events at the 76 local chapters across the country facilitate networking between women scientists at all levels and in all career paths. AWIS chapters also encourage the participation of girls and women in science by sponsoring educational activities in schools and communities. At the national level, AWIS publishes a variety of materials to inform girls and women about science programs and women's issues, including the bimonthly AWIS Magazine. The organization serves as a voice for women in science by helping to shape national policy through Congressional testimony and by participating in a variety of national coalitions. AWIS has also organized several conferences, the most recent being the 1997 Shaping our Future: Career Advancement and Leadership Conference for Women in Science, Technology & Engineering in Seattle, WA.  Leading women scientists shared their views and advice on leadership, career advancement, networking and negotiation."

Canadian Women's Internet Association
http://www.herplace.org/

"The Canadian Women's Internet Association was founded to give all women both a voice and a place of their own in Cyberspace. We are here to ensure that women feel welcome and comfortable on the Internet. This Web site serves as a resource centre and meeting place for Canadian women. Our Information Resource Centre contains hundreds of links to sites relevant to women, with a special focus on Canadian content. Our interactive guestbook allows you to meet other women or speak your mind on the Web. We also have mailing lists that we use to stay in touch with each other, and to express our many unique ideas and perceptions of the world."

Center for the American Woman and Politics
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cawp/

"The Center for the American Woman and Politics (CAWP) is a university-based research, education and public service center. Its mission is to promote greater understanding and knowledge about women's relationship to politics and government and to enhance women's influence and leadership in public life. A unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, CAWP is a leading authority in its field and a respected bridge between the academic and political worlds."

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
http://www.deltakappagamma.org/

"The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in 1929, is an honorary society of more than 152,000 women educators in all fields of education at all levels, early childhood educators through university professors, librarians and counselors. There are over 3,100 chapters in 75 states or countries in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America and Europe. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The site outlines the history of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, gives information about events, programs and projects in which the Society is involved, and offers online information and services to members."

Independent Women's Forum
http://www.iwf.org/

A conservative women's political organization which seeks to identify key women's issues. The site provides commentary and links to press releases and portions of the Women's Quarterly magazine.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW
http://www.ladiesauxvfw.com/

Members are "[w]ives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen) of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States." Site includes news, a calendar, and information on scholarships, legislative action, and cancer research.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org/

"Dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children and to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and their children." The Website includes information about domestic violence and its prevention, information on the organization's public policy initiatives, and membership information.

Women in Animation
http://www.womeninanimation.org/

"A professional, non-profit group, established to foster the dignity, concerns and advancement of women in any and all aspects of the art of animation."

Women in Aviation, International
http://www.wiai.org/

"Women in Aviation is dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests. Our membership includes astronauts, corporate pilots, maintenance technicians, air traffic controllers, business owners, educators, journalists, flight attendants, high school and university students, airshow performers, airport managers and others. We provide year-round resources to assist women in aviation and to encourage young women to consider aviation as a career. WAI also offers educational outreach programs to educators, aviation industry members and young people nationally and internationally. The WAI site contains membership info, online registration for the annual conference, aviation related scholarship information, magazine articles, press releases, a live Java chat room, and much more."

Women's Intitute for a Secure Retirement
http://www.wiser.heinz.org/portal/

Women's Institute for Secure Retirement (WISER) offers resources such as research, retirement calculators and newsletters aimed at educating women about retirement costs, benefits of investing and saving for the future.

Women's Law Initiative
http://www.womenslaw.org/

"A nationwide online resource for women and girls living with or escaping domestic violence."

Women's National Basketball Association
http://www.wnba.com/

The WNBA site offers viewers information on all aspects of the Women's National Basketball Association. "The site is highlighted by pages for each of the eight teams, including schedules, rosters with player information, arena and ticket information, and a "theater" section with QuickTime and .avi movies of selected players in action. The main page also contains information about the league, including its executives, and a complete rulebook." There is also a link to its 'mirror" association, the NBA. One can find out about the groundbreaking history of the WNBA in addition to the current statistics. One can also write to players or go shopping for WNBA-related merchandise.

Women, Law and Development International
http://www.wld.org/

"Women, Law and Development International (formerly Institute for Women, Law and Development) is a non-governmental organization committed to the defense and promotion of women's rights globally. WLD International links women's advocates around the world from women's organizations, research institutions, human rights and development organizations. WLD International is an NGO in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (Category II)."

Working to Halt Online Abuse
http://www.haltabuse.org/

"The mission of W.H.O.A. is to educate the Internet community about online harassment, empower victims of harassment, and formulate voluntary policies that systems can adopt in order to create harassment-free environments. W.H.O.A. fully supports the right to free speech both online and off, but asserts that free speech is not protected when it involves threats to the emotional or physical safety of anyone. W.H.O.A. is primarily an organization of women, but we welcome men who demonstrate sensitivity toward the issues of harassment and a willingness to support our cause." Site contains safe & unsafe site lists, resources for site administrators and the public and sample anti-harassment policies.

Zonta International
http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer

Zonta International is an organization dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide. The website has information about global issues of education, youth development and violence against women.