Activism/Advocacy
Around the globe, the need for women´s advocacy and activism persists. Though unique to our gender, "women´s rights" are human rights. Educate yourself and get involved.
Amnesty International Women´s Human Rights [offsite link] Amnesty International remains one of the best sources of information regarding human rights, which are women´s rights, around the globe. Center for the Advancement of Women [offsite link] "A non-profit institution dedicated to research based education and advocacy for women." Eight Simple Activist Ideas  Find out easy ways to contribute to activism related to women´s issues - even if you´re a busy adult! ERA Revisited  The campaign for the Equal Rights Amendment failed in the 1970s, but some legislators are making a new push for its passage. Feminist, Womanist or Simply Woman?  Do you consider yourself a "feminist," a "womanist" or simply and powerfully, just a woman? There are always more to labels than one suspects. Think carefully before giving yourself one. It´s All About Me  The efforts of women in history should not be forgotten. Participation in your community is not only your right, but also your responsibility. Libertad Latina [offsite link] A site dedicated to ending the exploitation and sexual oppression of women and children in the Americas. Martha Burk- Passing the Torch  Interview with women´s equity expert Martha Burk on feminism, Augusta, corporate America, and the future National Park [offsite link] A National Park Dedicated to Women´s rights OWL-The Voice of MidLife and Older Women [offsite link] Excellant resource for and about midlife and older women on specific age related topics. V-Day [offsite link] The site dedicated to Eve Ensler´s global V-Day movement which seeks to end violence against women in all forms. V-Day Performances Expand to Rallies  V-Day, Eve Ensler´s activist project, expands as the movement gains momentum. V-Day includes single performances of Ensler´s work and rallies and speakers advocating against violence against women. Violence Against Women Hotlines [offsite link] National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Sexual Assault Hotline. What´s Our Problem Anyway?  Are women´s issues really only OUR problems? While they impact us in a particular way as women, they also impact society as a whole- so why do we allow the media and society to trivialize our problems? Women´s Rights Resources [offsite link] Library with Information on Women´s Rights and Advocacy Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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