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Society of Women Engineers
http://www.swe.org/

The mission of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession, and demonstrate the value of diversity. This site provides information about membership, services, upcoming conferences, its regional chapters, and the SWE magazine.

Alphabetical Index of Women Mathematicians
http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm

This site presents information about the lives of important women in the history of mathematics.

Women For Sobriety, Inc.
http://www.womenforsobriety.org/

Women For Sobriety, Inc., "a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions," identifies local chapters, links to related materials, provides text of articles by the founder, and provides information on becoming a moderator.

The History of Women and Science, Health, and Technology: a Bibliographic Guide to the Professions and the Disciplines
http://womenst.library.wisc.edu/bibliogs/hws/hws.htm

Offers extensive bibliographies about women in science, including bibliographies of biographies, scientific views of women, feminist critiques of science, and works on women in every scientific discipline. Other topics include women's health, the history of home economics, and the impact of technology on women. Searchable.

Women Leaders Online
http://www.wlo.org/

The goal of Women Leaders Online is to "empower women in politics, society, the economy, the media and cyberspace."

Celebration of Women Writers
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/

Looking for something different from what's on the shelves at your library? This site has a huge list of women writers with biographical information and links to selections from their work, including fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and plays. Search by an author's name, time period (3000 BC through modern day), or her country or ethnicity. Not sure where to start? Check out the "What's New!" page.

Asian Women in Business
http://www.awib.org/awib.html

Supports Asian women entrepreneurs by providing resources, networking opportunities, and training. Website features include success stories and a business reference library with articles on all aspects of starting and operating a business.

Women of Achievment and Herstory
http://www.thelizlibrary.org/collections/woa/woa.html

"The founding purpose of the Women's Internet Information Network, Inc. is to present an encyclopedic coverage of women's lives, herstory, and achievement to any person, any place in the world who wants the information - and to offer it free here on the internet." The "Women of Achievment" page has 365 brief biographies of important women, searchable by name.

Moondance: Celebrating Creative Women
http://www.moondance.org/

"Art and written creations by and/or for women, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, columns, and shorts."

Inventive Women
http://www.inventivewomen.com/

"Imagine, from the tasty chocolate chip cookie to computer programming, inventions by women are everywhere! And many of these inventions were created by Canadian women. This site begins to tell their impressive story."

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)."

4000 Years of Women in Science
http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/

Learn about many famous women inventors, scholars and writers throughout history. Also features an interactive quiz and a crossword puzzle.

4000 Years of Women in Science
http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/

Focuses primarily on pre-twentieth century women in the science and technology fields and includes a good reference list for further research.

Women in Sports
http://www.makeithappen.com/wis/

Biographies of female athletes indexed by sport or by name; biographies of women in the sports field.

Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering & Mathmatics
http://www.awsem.org/

"Begun in 1994 as a project of the Saturday Academy in Portland, Oregon, Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, or AWSEM, brings together parents, educators and women professionals in science-related fields to kindle and support young women¹s interest in science, engineering, mathematics and technology (SEMT)."

Voices from the Gaps: Women Writers of Color
http://voices.cla.umn.edu/vg/

From the Project Introduction: "Voices From the Gaps is a locus of information about women writers of color in the United States. The site includes biographical and bibliographical information about the writers included as well as images and audio files which pertain to the writer, wherever possible. This information is organized along a 'set of four indices: by name, by place of birth, by significant dates, and according' to ethnic/racial identity."

Women in Business Radio
http://www.wsradio.com/internet-talk-radio.cfm/shows/Women-i...

Free online radio show focusing on women who have started their own businesses. Each segment includes an interview with a small business owner, designed to provide insight into various professions while highlighting issues like time management, creativity, and personal development.

Women, Enterprise, and Society
http://www.library.hbs.edu/hc/wes/

Provides a guide to primary sources related to women entrepreneurs and women and work available at Baker Library at Harvard Business School, with particular focus on the 19th century. Includes a bibliography and links to web sites related to the history of women in business.

Senior Women Web
http://www.seniorwomen.com/

"An e-zine for women over fifty with original content consisting of columns, articles and sightings relating to issues and attitudes of concern and interest to this age group. Founded and maintained by a retired Senior Reporter for Time Magazine."

heroines.ca, Women in Canadian History
http://www.heroines.ca/

This site was developed by author/historian Merna Forster to provide information about famous women in Canadian History. There are biographies and pictures, information about historic sites, statues, famous dates as well as more current news and suggestions for celebrating Women’s History Month (October in Canada).

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."

Notable Women Ancestors
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nwa/

Learn more about famous--and not so famous--women from history. You can find out about witches, queens, Native Americans, authors, pioneers and many others. You can even add the name of one of your own notable female ancestors. The site offers many links to other women's history webpages.

Women of the Word: A Salute to Women Writers
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/wwrit...

"In honor of Women's History Month, World Book editors have assembled a look at some of the most famous English-speaking female writers and the impact they have made on different forms of literature."

Biographies of Women Mathematicians
http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm

"These pages are part of an on-going project by students in mathematics classes at Agnes Scott College, in Atlanta, Georgia, to illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics. There are brief comments on many of the women mathematicians and some photos (which look best at more than 256 colors). Our goal is for this list to continue to expand, and for more biographies to be completed." Not all entries are complete, but the ones that are include references. There are also links to excellent resources on the topic of women and mathematics.

Women in Technology International
http://www.witi.com/

"Women in Technology International, founded in 1989, is a rapidly growing association of more than 6,000 members 95% of whom are professional women working in technology organizations."

Women in Science
http://www.fmnh.org/exhibits/exhibit_sites/wis/default.htm

Read "personal interviews with 13 women about why they chose science".

Women-owned Business Economic Research
http://www.sba.gov/advo/research/women.html

Research studies on women-owned business, published by the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. Papers include statistical and demographic information in addition to discussing more general social issues. Most are PDF downloads.

Women in American History
http://www.britannica.com/women/

An encyclopedia exploring the history, social conditions, and contributions of women in the United States. This resource can be explored in several ways. A series of timelines provides brief coverage of important events and people, beginning in the 1600's and continuing to the present day. There are also 2 sets of articles: biographies covering notable women in all spheres of activity, and subject-based articles covering organizations, legal cases and concepts, events, and institutions. The Media Gallery has video and audio clips (including video footage of Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller demonstrating how Keller learned to speak), and "In Her Own Words" contains some of the primary documents important in American women's history. A bibliography of recommending reading materials and a study guide for use by teachers are also included. This site's comprehensive, multicultural focus make it an important American history resource.

Sports Illustrated for Women
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/siforwomen/

Women of the West Museum
http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/explore/exhibits/suffrage...

This website provides historical information about the struggle for women's suffrage in the American West. Included is a timeline of significant events, biographies, further resources, and activities pertaining to this topic.

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."

Unpacking on the Prarie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest
http://www.jewishwomenexhibit.org/

Find out what life was like for Jewish women coming to the United States in the 1880s.

National Association of Women in Construction
http://www.nawic.org/

"NAWIC is a professional association of women working in construction and construction-related industries. It was established in 1955 by 16 founding members. Today, there are more than 6,000 members in the United States and Canada." This site provides very general information about the organization, its activities, and publications.

The Emancipation of Women: 1750-1920
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/women.htm

A detailed history of the English Suffragette movement, including biographies, information on women in the 19th century, pressure groups, strategy and tactics, and parliamentary reform acts.

National Council of Jewish Women
http://www.ncjw.org/

"The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization, inspired by Jewish values, that works through a program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children, and families and strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms for all." This site includes links to news and publications, deals with issues and advocacy, programs and projects NCJW are involved in, and has links to many other sites.

Women in the Olympics
http://www.feminist.org/sports/olympics.asp

Read about the history of women in the Olympics, and about current female Olympians.

Small Business Resources for Women in Business
http://www.womanowned.com/

Networking tools for women business owners, and many resources and articles on planning, financing, managing, and promoting a small business.

9to5, National Association of Working Women
http://www.feminist.com/9to5.htm

³9to5, National Association of Working Women is the largest membership organization of working women in the country² with nearly 15,000 members nationwide. ³Although the heart of the organization is secretaries, data processors, and office workers, 9to5 is a voice for all working women, regardless of their position or background.² This page provides general information about the organization, its activities, and a list of its publications.

Uppity Women Magazine
http://www.labyris.com/Uppity/

This zine has decidedly woman-oriented focus, with an emphasis on contributed articles and book reviews. While the events calendar is for the Santa Cruz, CA area, the articles and reviews are of general interest to readers wanting to hear the views of others on feminist issues and concerns.

Mysistahs.org: Young Women of Color
http://www.mysistahs.org/

This site has information and advice for young women of color, including African-American, Latina, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American girls.

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 Exploring the Oceans
http://www.womenoceanographers.org/

Learn about the careers of remarkable women in oceanography."

Sports Illustrated for Women: 100 Greatest Female Athletes
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/siforwomen/top_100/1/

Sports Illustrated for Women provides biographies of 100 of "the century's greatest sportswomen".

4000 Years of Women in Science
http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/

Features biographical information of over 100 women inventors, scholars, writers, mathematicians and astronomers throughout recorded history.

New England Women Business Owners
http://www.newbo.org/

"New England Women Business Owners, Inc. is an active supporter of women entrepreneurs - providing encouragement, resources, educational and networking opportunities for women business owners throughout the New England region. Since its founding in 1978, NEWBO has served as an advocate for women-owned enterprises in business and legislative forums." The site includes a membership directory and events calendar.

Women Mathematicians
http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/women.htm

Would you like to learn something about women who became mathematicians? Check out this site for biographical details about such women and information about mathematical honors and awards. It also provides lots of links to other sites about accomplished women mathematicians and scientists.

Women Entrepreneurs
http://www.score.org/women/site.html

Tips, articles, and advice from an association comprised of retired executives and business owners offering their expertise to young entrepreneurs. Website provides start-up guidelines, management tools, and networking opportunities.

National Organization of Women
http://www.now.org/

³The National Organization for Women is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 250,000 members and 600 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 take on the issues are often unorthodox, uncompromising and before their time. NOW activists use both traditional and non-traditional means to push for social change. NOW activists do extensive electoral and lobbying work and bring lawsuits. They also organize mass marches, rallies, pickets, counter- demonstrations, non-violent civil disobedience and immediate, responsive "zap" actions. NOW re-instituted mass marches for women's rights in the face of conventional wisdom that marches were a technique that went out with the 1960s.² This site provides information about their national and local chapters. It also contains press releases and NOW newspaper, and information about internships, conferences and identify key issues.

Women and Performance: a journal of feminist theory
http://www.womenandperformance.org/

"Women and Performance features essays, scripts, interviews and articles on performance from interdisciplinary feminist perspectives." The editors of this non-profit journal "encourage dialogue between varied fields of performance scholarship (ethnography, dance and theatre history & criticism, performance studies, cinema studies, cultural studies), and explore emerging feminist critiques of race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, technology and nation. "

WE LEARN Women Expanding/ Literacy Education Action Resource Network
http://www.litwomen.org/welearn.html

Women-centered literacy and adult education curriculum resources, such as lesson plans, information for literacy workers, resource list, conversation circles and links.

Women in Packaging, Inc.
http://www.womeninpackaging.org/

"International asssociation dedicated to raising the awareness and visibility of women and men in the packaging industry and related fields. Has also our on onlinecareer development magazine Packaging Horizons Magazine. Site contains mission statement, upcoming national and local chapter activities. On line career opportunities and an extensive listing of links to other related packaging sites and women sites. And our career development publication Packaging Horizons Magazine."

Distinguished Women of Past and Present
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/

The site offers biographies of women throughout history. Search options include subject, name, and links to the Internet. Sections devoted to Black History Month and books about women are also available.

Images of Women in Ancient Art
http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/imageswomen/

Art history website that presents a study of representations of women in ancient art. Discusses images of women in prehistory, Egypt, the Aegean, Palestine, Greece and Barbarian women. Includes famous works of art and background history.

The Celebration of Women Writers
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/

"The 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. All too often, works by women, and resources about women writers, are hard to find. We attempt to provide easy access to available on-line information. The Celebration provides a comprehensive listing of links to biographical and bibliographical information about women writers, and complete published books written by women."

Association for Women in Mathematics
http://www.awm-math.org/

Formed in 1971, the Association for Women in Mathematics exists "to encourage women in the mathematical sciences." The site contains biographies of female mathematicians as well as educational and career resources, from brochures to online job information. The site also includes information about the organizations own programs, workshops, and awards.

Early Modern Women Database
http://www.lib.umd.edu/ETC/LOCAL/emw/emw.php3

"This database provides links to World Wide Web resources useful for the study of women in early modern Europe and the Americas. It focuses on the period ca. 1500 to ca. 1800. ... Materials range from bibliographic databases to full-text resources, images, and sound recordings. Most of the resources linked here are free. Some require a license for access."

National Association of Railway Business Women
http://www.narbw.org/

This organization's mission is "to stimulate loyalty and interest in the railroad industry; to foster cooperation and better understanding within the railroad industry and its affiliates; to create good public relations for the railroad industry; and to undertake charitable/benevolent and social welfare projects." This site provides general information about the organization, its membership, activities, and publications.

Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal
http://www.utoronto.ca/wjudaism/index.html

This E-journal i sprimarily academic, and focuses on issues of interest to Jewish women. It includes articles from a variety of disciplines, book and film reviews, and bibliographies.

African American Women Writers of the 19th Century
http://digital.nypl.org/schomburg/writers_aa19/

African American Women Writers of the 19th Century is a digital collection of some 52 published works by 19th-century black women writers. A part of the Digital Schomburg, this collection provides access to the thought, perspectives and creative abilities of black women as captured in books and pamphlets published prior to 1920. A full text database of these 19th and early 20th- century titles, this digital library is key-word-searchable. Each individual title as well as the entire database can be searched to determine what these women had to say about "family", "religion", "slavery" or any other subject of interest to the researcher or casual reader.

American Society of Women Accountants
http://www.aswa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

"ASWA was formed in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting... Members include partners in national, regional and local CPA firms, financial officers, controllers, academicians, financial analysts and data processing consultants, recent college graduates and women returning to the work force." The site has a directory of chapters, membership information, a schedule of area and national events, and scholarship information for accounting students.

300 Women Who Changed The World
http://www.britannica.com/women/

Learn about important women in history from the 1600s to today!

WomenWatch: UN Information and Resources on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/

An information gateway to the many United Nations services and programs working towards women's equality and empowerment. Offers the latest UN news on women's rights, videos, publications, committees, and more.

Center for Women & Information Technology
http://www.umbc.edu/cwit/

"The Center for Women and Information Technology, established at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in July, 1998, seeks to address and rectify women's under-representation in IT and to enhance our understanding of the relationship between gender and IT." The Web site features curricular resources, links to sites focusing on women or girls and information technology, and news.

Business and Professional Women USA
http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

"Business and Professional Women USA (BPW/USA) is the most powerful organization in the United States for working women. BPW provides networking opportunities, resources, career positioning, educational programs and visibility for its members nationwide. For more than 80 years, BPW has worked on behalf of women and economic equity in the workplace." This site has informative articles addressing issues that women face in the workplace, including fair pay; information on government and policy; info on the BPW Foundation, a calendar of events; and membership information.

Korean Council for Women Drafted for Military Sexual Slaves by Japan
http://www.womenandwar.net/english/index.php

This is the official site of Korean Council for Women Drafted for Military Sexual Slaves by Japan. It provides information on history, organization, activity, people and cyber memorial

Association for Professional Insurance Women
http://www.apiw.org/

The "APIW is a professional association of women. APIW members are highly regarded decision-makers with primary insurers, reinsurers, insurance brokers, risk management, professional services firms and other industry-related organizations." This site provides general information about the organization, membership, its activities, and publications.

Women in Natural Resources
http://www.ets.uidaho.edu/winr/index.htm

"Women in Natural Resources (WiNR) is a unique, high quality magazine-journal in the field of natural resources. It combines the best elements of a technical journal, the informal style of a newsletter, and the reader-friendly format of a magazine. It is designed and written by women at all levels in forestry, fisheries, wildlife, range, recreation, soils, and the environmental and social sciences as they relate to natural resources. " The web site also includes several full-text articles from recent issues, up-to-date job listings, and links to other sites of interest.

Index of African-American Women Scientists
https://webfiles.uci.edu/mcbrown/display/women.html

The Index of African American Scientists is a sub-collection of "The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences," resource. The index is broken down into the different science research areas. Typically, each profile includes a photo, bibliographic information, and links to other web sources.

International Alliance for Women in Music
http://www.iawm.org/index.htm

"A global network of women and men working to increase and enhance musical activities, opportunities and promote all aspects of the music of women." Offers festival and events listings, audio samples from women composers, links to journal articles, and more.

The Learning Page: Women Pioneers in American Memory
http://learning.loc.gov/learn/features/women/women.html

This site gives access to primary collections of women's stories through American History.

Association for Women in Computing
http://www.awc-hq.org/

"The Association For Women In Computing (AWC) is a national, nonprofit, professional organization for individuals with an interest in information technology". Provides links to related web sites, listings of local chapters, the history of the organization, and membership information.

Women Artists in History
http://www.wendy.com/women/artists.html

Index of women artists from the Renaissance to today, whenever possible examples of artworks are illustrated. Also has links to other sites with information about women artists.

European Women in Mathematics
http://www.math.helsinki.fi/EWM/

EWM was "conceived at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Berkeley to encourage women to take up and continue their studies in mathematics, to support women with or desiring careers in research in mathematics or mathematics related fields, to provide a meeting place for these women, to foster international scientific communication among women and men in the mathematical community, to cooperate with groups and organizations, in Europe and elsewhere, with similar goals." This site has news, an annual newsletter, and information about upcoming meetings.

Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan
http://www.rawa.org/

This site belongs to the oldest political/social organization of Afghan women, struggling for peace, freedom, democracy, and women's rights in Afghanistan. The site contains a biography of Meena, founding member of RAWA, who was murdered in 1987 by agents of the KHAD (the Afghanistan branch of the KGB.)

Association of Women Industrial Designers
http://www.awidweb.com/

AWID is "a professional organization addressing issues that women in the industrial design field face. Membership consists of design professionals as well as individuals associated with Pratt Institute and Parsons School Design." This site provides access to information regarding meetings, jobs, exhibitions, portfolios, resources and contact information.

Women Networking
http://www.networkwomen.com/

"For women who work."

Women World Leaders 1945 - 2005
http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/00women.htm

Did you know that women are currently queens, presidents, prime ministers, and governors-general? Find out about the powerful women of the world from 1945 to 2005.

American Association of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/

"The American Association of University Women (AAUW), a 150,000 member organization with more than 1,500 branches nationwide, lobbies and advocates for gender equity; works with teachers, administrators, students and parents to institutegender-fair education programs in schools; provides leadership training; and promotes multicultural awareness and action."

Women in Judaism
http://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/wjudaism

"A peer-reviewed e-journal dedicated to gender-related issues in Judaism."

Distinguished Women of Past and Present
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/

Biographies and links to biographies about female "writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers and others."

American Women in Uniform, Veterans Too!
http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/

This somewhat cynical but extremely informative site gives a detailed history of women in the military. It breaks the information down by conflict/war and names the famous women involved in each.

Women in the Fire Service, Inc.
http://www.wfsi.org/

"Women in the Fire Service, Inc., is a non-profit, membership-based organization providing networking and advocacy for fire service women, and resources and information for the fire service as a whole. We have been in existence for more than eighteen years publishing information, holding conferences, and providing guidance towards the goal of a harmoniously diverse fire service." This site provides a variety of information resources related to women in the fire service, including the history of women in firefighting; statistics; discussion of issues and adversities facing women firefighters; events and news; job announcements; and publications.

Girl Health: Created by Young Women for Young Women
http://www.girlhealth.org/

"Our goal in sharing our experiences on this web site is to teach other young women to survive, to take pride, and to love themselves from the inside out." This site addresses many tough issues that young women face, including abuse, relationships, depression, and young motherhood.

National Association of Women Business Owners
http://www.nawbo.org/

"The National Foundation for Women Business Owners (NFWBO) is the National Association of Women Business Owners nonprofit research, leadership development, and entrepreneurial training foundation. The organization promote and supports the growth of women-owned businesses around the country. NFWBO has formed partnerships with other organizations to provide the latest statistics on women-owned businesses." This site provides brief information about the organization and links to recent press releases summarizing research studies on women-owned businesses.

Women Online News
http://www.wwwomen.com/news/wonews.htm

"Each month Amy and Kathleen McMahon, of WWWomen, will bring you new stories by women online, regular features that focus on online content, the technical aspects of being online and online hot spots, an interactive forum for reader response, and more!"

IEEE Women-In-Engineering Home Page
http://www.ieee.org/portal/pages/committee/women/index.html

This site presents information regarding issues and activities important to the woman engineer. It contains links to newsletters, on-line articles, other websites of interest, and more.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/cedaw/

"The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is an international bill of rights for women. Acknowledging that the mere fact of women's humanity had been insufficient to guarantee women protection of their rights under existing human rights standards and mechanisms, it brings together in a single comprehensive human rights treaty, the provisions of previous United Nations instruments concerning discrimination on the basis of sex and extends them further, so as to create a tool dedicated to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women."

British Women Playwrights Around 1800
http://www.etang.umontreal.ca/bwp1800/

"A website that facilitates scholarship and discussion of these neglected playwrights and supports the work of theatre history and Romantic studies scholars engaged in exploring how electronic editing, resources, and collaboration can enhance scholarship and teaching about this segment of dramaturgical history. Our mission is to mount online texts of plays not widely available in print, to publish working papers and responses on important issues, and to provide research resources that support the working group that uses the site."

Women of NASA
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/women/intro.html

Do you want to know more about the women who work for NASA? This site has interviews and profiles, with NASA's female scientists and astronauts. Some documents and interviews are also available in Spanish.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts
http://www.nmwa.org/

"The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. In the pages that follow you will discover a wealth of information about the museum, selected artists, our collection, and many services. You may choose to examine images of works from our permanent collection. Artist profiles feature the lives of selected women artists and corresponding bibliographies lead you to new sources of information."

Advancing Women In Leadership
http://www.advancingwomen.com/awl/

"International business and career community news, networking & strategy For women." ISSN 1093-7099

Mysistahs.org: young women of color: body image
http://www.mysistahs.org/health/bodyimage/index.htm

Providing information about healthy body image and eating disorders involving African-American, Latina, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American girls, this page of the more general Mysistahs.org website is specific to these issues.

League of Women Voters of the United States
http://www.lwv.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

"The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan, political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in goverment and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a League member." This site provides information about the league, its upcoming events and publications, a directory of state league offices and links to state and local league sites. It also provides information on how to register to vote, voter registration deadlines and contact information, and other election information. Testimonies and information concerning legislative issues such as campaign finance reform and links to related election web sites are included.

Women Writers
http://www.womenwriters.net/

"The site includes scholarship, links, resources and original fiction/poetry. We have a more 'academic' flavor than the other Electronic 'Literary Zines' and we seek to actively promote discussion of and learning about women's literature."

Women at the Wheel
http://womenatthewheel.com/columns.html

For women, by a woman, offers help on learning about car repair and auto maintenance. Columns inform women about different issues such as calculating fuel economy and how to deal with car mechanics.

The Global Fund for Women
http://www.igc.apc.org/gfw/

"The Global Fund for Women is an international organization which focuses on female human rights. It supports issues as diverse as literacy, domestic violence, economic autonomy, and the international trafficking of women, among others."

Association of Women Professionals
http://www.awoman.org/

"The Association of Women Professionals is a women's organization dedicated to assisting women in expanding their networks, finding opportunities, and developing their skills. The site includes a newsletter, business directory, links, mentoring program, list of grants and scholarships, and events."

Advancing Women
http://www.advancingwomen.com/

"An award winning, bi-lingual [English and Spanish] web site, offering business and technology news and career strategies for women in the workplace, including the first refereed journal for women researchers and educators." Includes an online career center, Today's Womens' News feature, forums for discussion, links for networking with international women, personal services resources and links to similar sites.

Civil War Women
http://library.duke.edu/specialcollections/collections/digit...

"On-line archival collections featuring scanned pages and texts of the writings of women during the American Civil War. Includes the 1864 diary of Alice Williamson, a 16 year old girl from Gallatin, Tennessee, the papers of Rose O'Neal Greenhow, a renowned Confederate spy, and the papers of Sarah E. Thompson, a spy for the Union."

Journal of South Asia Women Studies
http://asiatica.org/jsaws/

"This Journal is meant to disseminate works which address theoretical and practical issues that are of interest to both scholars of South Asia and to women in and from South Asia. Subjects: law, civil rights, gender issues, religion, philosophy, politics, feminism and ecofeminism, classical and modern literature, poetry, dance, music, drama, language, translations, history, folklore, customs, medicine, architecture, discoveries and cultural or social products by women, etc. Areas of study: India, Nepal, Tibet, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Shri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Maldives, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines. "

Working Women, 1870-1930
http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/ww/

A digitized collection of manuscripts, books, pamphlets, photographs, and other print sources focusing on American women working from 1870 to 1930. Presented by Harvard Library's Open Collections Program.