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WIMN | Women In Media & News
Media Analysis, Education & Advocacy Women In Media & News, a media analysis, education and advocacy group, works to increase women’s presence and power in the public debate. WIMN’s POWER Sources Project provides journalists with a diverse network of female experts. tumblr_m4dyh5WIMN1qjokhao1_500 Continue reading
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LiveAction | Is a new media movement dedicated to ending abortion and building a culture of life
LiveAction | Is a new media movement dedicated to ending abortion and building a culture of life Continue reading
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Because I am a Girl | Invest in girls and change the world.
Because I am a Girl is a global initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls – and everyone around them – out of poverty. Girls in the poorest regions of the world are among the most disadvantaged people on the planet. They are more likely to live in poverty,… Continue reading
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AIUSA Women's Rights | Women’s rights are an essential component of universal human rights.
Women’s rights are an essential component of universal human rights. They reflect the fact that men and women have very different experiences – and the fact that women and girls often face gender-based discrimination that puts them at increased risk of poverty, violence, ill health and a poor education. Amnesty International’s women’s rights work encompasses… Continue reading
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Feminist Frequency | a video webseries that explores the representations of women in pop culture narratives.
Anita Sarkeesian is a media critic and the creator of Feminist Frequency, a video webseries that explores the representations of women in pop culture narratives. Her work focuses on deconstructing the stereotypes and tropes associated with women in popular culture as well as highlighting issues surrounding the targeted harassment of women in online and gaming… Continue reading
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Women's Law Project | Women's Law Project, Equality, Sex Discrimination, Reproductive Rights
Victory for Domestic Abuse Survivors: Women’s Law Project Scores Win in Superior Court The Pennsylvania Superior Court has affirmed that the General Assembly meant what it clearly stated when it adopted a law in 2006 requiring insurers to pay claims to innocent victims whose homes and automobiles are damaged by the intentional acts of their… Continue reading
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The GREAT Initiative | is a London based charity that works to redress the gender imbalance through advocacy and education
THE GREAT INITIATIVE is a London based charity that works to redress the gender imbalance through advocacy and education, international partnerships and supporting female entrepreneurs at a grassroots level. Gender equality is not just a women’s issue. It is widely acknowledged that achieving gender equality at every level is a vital step to ending poverty,… Continue reading
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Women's Major Group | Which recognized women as one of the nine major groups of society whose participation in decision-making is essential for achieving sustainable development.
Women’s Major Group Sustainable Development This is the website of the Women’s Major Group. The Women’s Major Group was created as a result of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro which recognized women as one of the nine major groups of society whose participation in decision-making is essential for… Continue reading
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Ms.FoundationWomen | We are the nation’s leading voice on women’s issues, and our voice is loud
We are the nation’s leading voice on women’s issues, and our voice is loud. We call attention to barriers, criticize injustice, call out hypocrisy, shape conversations, challenge opposing voices and celebrate victories. The Ms. Foundation makes news and responds to the headlines: We regularly contribute to, and are cited in, prominent media outlets. Continue reading
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Women's Media Center | Amplifying Women's Voices, Changing the Conversation
We are shaken and reeling at the sudden passing of our irreplaceable editor-in-chief, Mary Thom (June 3, 1944—April 26, 2013). Our president Julie Burton says “Mary was one of the great writers, editors, and visionaries of the women’s movement, and the heart and soul of Women’s Media Center’s feature writing. From her work in the… Continue reading
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