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"We Want to Live as Humans"
Repression of Women and Girls in Western Afghanistan

2000 Protocol To Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking In Persons, Especially Women And Children, Supplementing The United Nations Convention Against Organized Crime

Action Without Borders
This website includes over 37,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries, which you can search or browse by name, location or mission. It also includes thousands of volunteer opportunities in your community and around the world, and a list of organizations that can help you volunteer abroad.

Afghanistan Briefing
SECURING AFGHANISTAN: THE NEED FOR MORE INTERNATIONAL ACTION

Afghanistan: Policing to protect human rights
March 2003

Afghanistan: Torture and Political Repression in Herat
U.S. and U.N. warlord strategy fails the Afghan people

Afghanistan: Women and reconstruction
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS March 2003

Afghanistan's Bonn Agreement One Year Later
A Catalog of Missed Opportunities

AIESEC
AIESEC is a global network of over 50,000 members from over 83 countries working to build a better world through a variety of international work exchanges run between over 87 countries. The exchanges cover five key topics: creating cultural understanding, building a learning society, globalizing the information society, developing entrepreneurs and helping make companies more socially responsible.

AlpacaSacks - Not for Profit contributer to global feminism
AlpacaSacks.com is a small, nonprofit-seeking business run by college students in central Florida. The profits from all of the sales on the site go to the International Labor Rights Fund. The site was created in hopes of promoting global feminism while contributing to global change.

Amnesty International - Report - ASA Nov. 1999
"Afghanistan Women in Afghanistan: Pawns in Men's Power Struggles"

Amnesty International USA's Women's Human Rights Program
The Women's Human Rights Program mobilizes activists, the public and US policymakers to promote and defend the human rights of women and girls around the world. Take action on their site to end human rights abuses against women worldwide.

Amnesty International: No one listens to us and no one treats us as human beings
October 2003

Amnesty International: Women In Afghanistan a Human Rights Catastrophe 1995

And Far Away...
The blog of a feminist art student from Jordan.

Antioch's Comparative Women's Studies in Europe
This fall semester program is a unique opportunity to examine and compare international feminist issues. The program begins with an orientation in the Netherlands. Lectures and discussions with European feminist leaders, workers, artists, and professionals are augmented by fieldwork. Field research is conducted in Germany, Belgium, Poland and the Netherlands, followed by a period of independent research in London.

Arab Women's Solidarity Association
The Arab Women's Solidarity Association is a progressive organization founded in Egypt in 1982 by Nawal El Saadawi. It was established by a group of 120 women who agreed that the struggle for the liberation of Arab people and freedom from economic, cultural and media domination cannot be separated from the liberation of Arab women.

Association for Women in Development (AWID)
This international membership organization is "committed to gender equality and a just and sustainable development process." Find information on AWID's programs, advocacy, publications, and upcoming events on this Web site.

Association of Albanian Girls and Women
The Association of Albanian Girls and Women (AAGW), a non-profit humanitarian organization that empowers victims of human trafficking, is launching a national fundraising campaign to assist these girls and women in reintegrating into Albanian society. This worldwide problem has affected more than 6,000 Albanians and claims more victims every day. The Association of Albanian Girls and Women was founded in 2002 by Amy Sebes at the main trafficking shelter in Tirana. A veteran teacher throughout the world and the mother of a young daughter, Ms. Sebes got involved with victims after developing an anti-trafficking curriculum that is now taught in schools throughout Albania. She and her husband, Tom, who is with the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, have been in Albania since August, 2002. A primary aim of AAGW is to help victims of trafficking reintegrate into Albanian society. AAGW promotes this goal by supporting job training, job placement, and handicraft production programs. Equally important, since AAGW is an organization run by and for trafficked women, its daily operation also offers important leadership and managerial experience and provides a voice for this marginalized group in Albanian society. AAGW is a tool for personal empowerment. These young women are the experts on trafficking; they know best how to determine their own needs and propose solutions for lasting change. AAGW gives them this opportunity.

Attack on Girls' Schools in Afghanistan
2003

Aviva.org
Run by an International group offeminists based in London, this site provides free & numerous listings of events, organizations, and resources around the world. Click on a region on the map to explore the expansive resources on dozens of countries. A great guide to the global women's movement.

B.a.B.e., Be Active Be Emancipated
"B.a.B.e. is a strategic group located in Zagreb, Croatia, working for the affirmation and implementation of women's human rights." Find information concerning membership, B.a.B.e. projects, a model of a human rights workshop, the legal status of women in Croatia and more.

Bat Shalom of Jerusalem
Thisfeminist center for peace and social justice works toward a democratic and pluralistic society in Israel, where women will be of more influence. Find events involving Bat Shalom and the Jerusalem Center for Women.

BEADS for Education
BEADS is committed to strengthening women's leadership in Africa. The BEADS mission is to enhance the status of women in the African community and to provide school scholarships for African girls, promote business development for African women and support conservation through education. BEADS links scholarship sponsors with Maasai girls from Kenya, guaranteeing them quality education throughout their school years. By receiving a quality education, these girls are empowered to make their own choices about careers, marriage and family. BEADS also manages a campaign - 'Break the Chains of Illiteracy' - to help fund girls' educations through sales of keychains and other beaded merchandise made by the Dupoto Women's Group in Isinya, Kenya. BEADS is a project of the International Women's Democracy Center - a 501(c) (3) non-profit based in Washington DC.

Beyond the 11th
Beyond the 11th, a non-profit founded by two 9/11 widows, supports Afghan widows affected by war and terrorism, by funding programs that provide life-sustaining financial and emotional support.

Campus Access
This site has a categorized list of Canadian internships, American internships and international internships and organizations. Each organization details their particular internship and volunteer opportunities (mission statements as well as contact address, email and website address).

Canadian International Development Agency
CIDA is the federal agency responsible for delivering most of Canada's Offical Development Assistance (ODA).

CARE international in Afghanistan
A New Year's Resolution to Keep: Secure a lasting peace. January 2003

CARE international in Afghanistan
Rebuilding Afghanistan: A little less talk, a lot more action

Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and Action
CAFRA is a regional network of feminists, individual researchers, activists and women’s organisations that define feminist politics as a matter of both consciousness and action. We are committed to understanding the relationship between the oppression of women and other forms of oppression in the society, and we are working actively for change.

Center for Global Education
The Center for Global Education is recognized for its work on experimental education for North Americans interested in global issues. The site lists both short term international travel seminars and study abroad programs for undergraduate students.

Center for Reproductive Rights

Center for Women and Democracy: Resources on Women and Islam
The Center for Women and Democracy aims to ensure that women are included as full participants in society. This site provides general web resources on women and Islam including links to Muslim women's organizations, including organizaitons working to help Afghan women.

Center for Women's Global Leadership
The Center for Women's Global Leadership (Global Center) develops and facilitates women's leadership for women's human rights and social justice worldwide.

Centre for Leadership for Women
The Australian virtual Centre for Leadership for Women aims to empower women to recognise their own potential to be leaders in a work and/or personal context, through experiencing an online environment that allows women: to learn from the experiences of leaders, both female and male; undertake self-evaluation; be able to express their personal and professional concerns and needs; and become informed about current leading issues and the individuals who are making it happen. From January 2002, in order to assist with the operational costs of the Centre, a nominal fee of ten dollars ($20 AUD) for a year was introduced for Annual Membership.

CIA World Fact Book on Afghanistan

CIMAC
CIMAC is a Mexicanfeminist news agency that distributes articles about women's issues in Mexico and Latin America each week. Topics of the articles include domestic violence, pay-equity, rape and sexual assault, reproductive rights, motherhood and child-rearing, and other issues important to women worldwide.

CLOSED DOOR POLICY:Afghan Refugees in Pakistan and Iran
Feb 2002

Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Engender (Scotland)
Engender is a women's organization based in Edinburgh, Scotland. They are working on the"50/50 Campaign for a Scottish Parliament," an important issue for Scottish women, because they will have their first devolved, "new" parliament in 1999. They want to learn from women in other countries about establishing equal gender representation in politics. Their site also features meetings and events of interest to women in the area.

Equality Now
International human rights organization that works to end violence and discimination against women and girls around the world. Issues of concern include rape, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, trafficking in women and reproductive rights.

Female Genital Cutting Education and Networking Project
The purpose of the FGM Education and Networking Project is the dissemination on-line and offline of material related to female genital mutilation, otherwise known as female circumcision. The Project seeks to form an online clearinghouse and a community for researchers, activists, attorneys, and health care practitioners to obtain information and network with others involved in similar projects.

Feminist International Radio Endeavour
FIRE's chief objective is to "give voice to the voiceless" by promoting non-sexist communications and inclusive language in the media. FIRE's programs address diverse themes including neo-liberal policies, women's human rights, the environment, racism, disabilities, militarism, sexualities, education, arts and culture.

Femmes Africa Solidarité
Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) is a women’s organisation founded in June 1996 by African women leaders representing different nationalities and professions. It was created in response to the explosion of violent conflicts currently tearing apart the fabric of societies in Africa, with a mission to advance the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and further UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) and the UN Millennium Development Goals (2000). In contrast to many other organisations working in the field of peacebuilding for sustainable development at the grassroots level, FAS is an interface organisation that enables grassroots women campaigners to have a greater impact at the level of decision-making.

FORWARD
FORWARD is a volunteer organization working "to promote good reproductive health among African women and their children in the United Kingdom and Africa," and "the leading voluntary organisation in the United Kingdom working to eliminate FGM." The site contains informaton on female genital mutilation and the harm it causes women, as well as information about their current campaigns.

Fourth World Conference for Women Platform for Action

Freedom From Hunger
Freedom from Hunger is an international development organization working in sixteen countries across the globe. Freedom from Hunger brings innovative and sustainable self-help solutions to the fight against chronic hunger and poverty. Together with local partners, we equip families with resources they need to build futures of health, hope and dignity.

Freeing Afghan Women: Unfinished Work
Feminist Majority fact sheet

Fundacioh Mujeres en Igualdad
This non-profit organization was instrumental in passing a legislative quota law to require that at least 30% of elected officials be female. The organization does political training throughout Argentina to prepare women for candidacy.

Gender Informational Network of South Caucasus
The portal was created with the aim to assist in finding information about organizations working on gender issues and women’s rights in South Caucasus. Site’s search engine helps to find data on important organizations including name, director, country and its focus. We have links to the catalogue,library, and many other interesting tools. In appropriate menus you can find information about women’s networks, coalitions, existing gender libraries and regional publications. The gallery of political women and women of art will also be of interest. At our forum you will have an opportunity to discuss actual subjects and ask questions. Furthermore, you can get familiar with the news about women’s international movement in news summary and place information about your organization in our catalogue. We hope that common informational space will promote the work not only of representatives of Women’s NGO’s, it will also assist in work of other democratic institutes of civil society, international organizations, also interested persons. Also we hope that this portal will help to promote the collaboration between women’s HGO’s on both the regional and international levels. Materials placed on the portal gathered by informational group Women’s Informational Center.

GenderWatch(ers)
International Gender Organization (IGO) sponsors GenderWatchers, a global news service dedicated to informing readers about the status of women and girls worldwide. We post sociopolitical, United Nations, globalization, and education news. We also present our own research at worldwide education and women's conferences.

Global Center for Women's Studies and Politics
GLOW is a international forum for women from various cultural, national, and political perspectives. Their Web site features links to women's university programs, women's activities and programs, andfeministbookstores and foundations.

Good Intentions Will Not Pave the Road to Peace
(September 2003)

Human Right Watch 2001 Report: Massacres of Hazaras in Afghanistan

Human Rights Interactive Network
Find information on human rights issues worldwide.

Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch's informative site provides information on human rights abuses and advances worldwide, including recent news stories, take action items, and articles. Be sure to check out the Women's Rights Division, with information on women's status globally.

Human Rights Watch World Report 2000

Human Rights Watch: Killing you is a very easy thing to do
Human Rights Abuses in Southeastern Afghanistan (July 2003)

Human Rights Watch: The Massacre in Mazar-i-Sharif 1998

Humanity Denied
Systematic Violations of Women's Rights in Afghanistan (Oct. 2001)

ICPD Program of Action

IDEAS - International Data for Evaluation of Abortion Services
The International Data for Evaluation of Abortion Services, or IDEAS, website is designed to serve as a resource for reproductive health-care providers and advocates worldwide (http://ideas.ipas.org). Presently, the IDEAS database contains information for 17 countries. This information includes: general country statistics; abortion laws and policies; reproductive-health data; data on abortion(to the extent that it exists); data on the training of health practitioners and equipping of health-care facilities to provide safe abortion care; links to information sources; and a bibliography of resources. IDEAS data have been collected from a variety of sources, including Ministries of Health, professional organizations, local and international bodies, such the World Health Organization, and recent publications on abortion, emergency contraception and other related issues.

Immigrant Women
Legal Momentum’s Immigrant Women Program uses policy and advocacy to assist immigrant women in improving their lives and future prospects in their new country by focusing first on three core areas: domestic violence, immigration, and economic empowerment.

Institute for Women's Studies and Research
A registered non-governmental organization based in Tehran active to promote the status of women in Iran and the region. The organization has consultative status to ECOSOC.

International Alert
The Women Building Peace Campaign works to: Raise global awareness of women's experiences and perspectives of peace and conflict; Help women better realize their potential as peacebuilders from the village to the national level; Get more women included in all levels of peace processes; Affect the policy of international agencies, and Gain a greater commitment by the international community to gender considerations in peacebuilding and conflict transformation. International Association forfeminist Economics

International Association forfeminist Economics
This site and organization is dedicated to sharing resources and fostering dialogue among economists and others globally, to advancingfeminist inquiry into economic issues, and to educating economists, policy makers, and the general public onfeminist points of view on economic issues. Site includes a listing of all past, current, and upcoming IAFFE events.

International Campaign Against Honour Killings
International Campaign Against Honour Killing (ICAHK) is an international network which aims to be part of a strong group of all women's rights organisations and individuals, all human rights activists and everyone who is fighting for equal rights and freedom. ICAHK is an independent and non-government network that aims to raise an international awareness about the issue of violence against women, in particular honour killing; also to build a strong network within women’s rights movements, organisations and individuals around the world to put an end to "honour" crimes. ICAHK attempts to establish dialogue and co-operation on the issue of honour crime with human rights organisations, international NGOs, the United Nations, Amnesty International, organisations representing workers, women’s groups and also European Governments to ensure that women’s equal rights are secured.

International Center for Human Rights and Democracy Report
“Seizing an Opportunity: Afghan Women and the Constitution Making Process.” (September 2003)

International Convention for the Suppression of Trafficking in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others

International Convention of the Protection of Rights Of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

International Covenant On Civil and Political Rights

International Covenant On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

International Crisis Group
The International Crisis Group (ICG) is an independent, non-profit, multinational organisation, with over 100 staff members on five continents, working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict.

International Directory of Women's Political Leadership
This site contains the fourth edition of an international directory on women leaders and organizations around the world. It is maintained by the Center for Political Leadership & Participation at the University of Maryland--College Park.

International Women's Democracy Center
The International Women's Democracy Center was established to strengthen women's global leadership through training, education, research and networking in all facets of democracy with a particular focus on increasing the participation of women in policy, politics and decision-making.

International Women's Democracy Center
The International Women's Democracy Center was established to strengthen women's global leadership through training, education, networking and research in all facets of democracy with a particular focus on increasing the participation of women in policy, politics and decision-making within their own governments.

International Women's Democracy Center
The International Women's Democracy Center was established to strengthen women's global leadership through training, education, networking and research in all facets of democracy with a particular focus on increasing the participation of women in policy, politics and decision-making within their own governments.

Inter-Parliamentary Union's "Women in Parliament"
The Inter-Parliamentary Union's compilation of research on the representation of women in national parliaments worldwide.

IranDokht
Groundbreaking web forum for Persian women and the proponents of third wave global feminism. We are a site that encourages the free expression and individuality of ethnic women in Farsi and English. We publish articles from various online contributors and provide information about women's issues that specifically affect Persian women and all women who seek to learn more about feminist movements happening world-wide.

Israel Women's Network
"A non-profit organization aiming to improve the status of women in Isreal through legislation, litigation, education, empowerment courses and other activities." Find information about law, empowerment, education, health and more.

Kubatana
An online community for Zimbabwean activists

Landmines Blow!
Raising Awareness of the Global Landmine Crisis

Linkages
A graphically impressive site, updated daily, that is rapidly becoming the one-stop center for information related to the UN conference. Major categories include late breaking news, background information, lists of other Beijing-realted web sites, and copies of Earth Negotiations Bulletin. There are a lot of long documents available on this comprehensive site, many of which are geared toward actual conference participants (subway maps, visa information). In addition, there is extensive follow-up information to the 1994 Cairo Conference on Population and Development. In part because hyperlinks are scattered throughout a series of paragraph narratives, navigating the overall site requires a disproportionate amount of on-line time. On top of everything else, this site now includes Voices from Beijing (using Real Audio technology), and Images from Beijing!

Madre
MADRE is a human rights organization that works in partnership with community-based women’s organizations in conflict areas worldwide to address issues of health, education, economic development and other human rights. MADRE provides resources and training and works to empower people in the US to demand changes to unjust policies.

Mano River Women's Peace Network
This bi-lingual site, published in French and English, highlights the work of this organization, a network of more than 100 civil society groups, particularly women’s associations, located in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. The Network, created in 2001 with support from the Economic Community of West African States, Organization of African Unity and the United Nations System under an initiative of the NGO Femmes Africa Solidarité, aims to advance the role of women in promoting peace, security and development in the Mano River sub-region. The website will be expanded in the near future to include highlights from MARWOPNET's upcoming newsletter, Voices of Peace, featuring poetry, testimonies, drawings, case studies and other information collected from MARWOPNET-Guinea's eight field offices. Located in prefectures on the border with Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Cote d'Ivoire, these new offices opened their doors in February 2004 to promote peace-building activities at the grassroots level. MARWOPNET invites readers to visit the site regularly for information about the Network's activities and events. The organization also welcomes feedback on its site; to send a comment, please write to manoguinee@yahoo.com, with a cc to aprilthompson@hotmail.com. Women's peace organizations are also invited to submit the URLs of their websites for www.marwopnet.org's links section.

Manushi: A Journal About Women and Society
This magazine about women's lives and women's rights in India is published and edited in New Delhi by Madhu Kishwar. The web site features selected articles from recent issues, and information about how to subscribe.

Maternal Mortality in Herat Province, Afghanistan
The Need to Protect Women's Rights

Medica Mondiale
We support traumatised women and girls in war and crisis zones.

Memories of Afghanistan
Memories of Afghanistan is a memoir of the fight for a secular and modern Afghanistan. Its author, M.H. Anwar, was driven out of Afghanistan during World War II in part for refusing to force his American-born wife to wear the chaderi.

Merida College Internships (Sp)
Internships offered while learning Spanish at the Merida College in Mexico.

Military Woman Home Page
A meeting place for military women to exchange information unique to their military experience and to offer firsthand information to women thinking about a military career. This is a site where military women can: Share their views and experiences. Enjoy the camaraderie with other military women. Meet military women from other services to broaden their perspective and knowledge; dispel stereotypes; change paradigms.

Military Women Veterans
Welcome to the home of the skeptical, irascible, doubting, iconoclastic Captain Critical, aka Captain Barb, whose pontificating will try to amuse, bemuse, irritate and generally annoy anyone bold enough to stay long enough to read the ramblings of a self appointed distaff critic who will continue to remind you that women are veterans too! Did you know that there are almost two million women veterans? From the American Revolution to Panama, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq , women have served in some way in every conflict. Not that they were legal in the early days. On these pages you will find the history and accomplishments of those women who have served this country - voluntarily - since it's beginning.

Mujeres del Sur -.NGO

Mujeres en Red
This site is an excellent tool for Spanish-speaking people interested in women's issues. It was created in Spain and addresses women's issues in Latin American and some Middle Eastern countries. Currently, there are three major campaigns on the site that strive to stop violence against women in Algeria, Afghanistan and Chiapas, Mexico. Additionally, you can find out about women's rights actions being taken around the world, country by country. Another highlight includes extensive information about domestic violence.

My Sister's Keeper
A women-led women-focused humanitarian action group. My Sister's Keeper envisions a world where women all across the globe can imagine, create and sustain vibrant and joyous communities. We are a women-led humanitarian action community mobilizing all the necessary resources to inspire healthy and sustainable communities. Currently we are supporting a school for girls in Akon, Sudan; spreading Darfur awareness; and supporting the prevention of HIV/AIDS. We are a small organization and are currently trying to increase publicity and awareness about our work.

Nepal - Travel, Trekking and Trafficking
Information about the general status of women in Nepal is incorporated into this Web site along with detailed information about the sexual slavery and trafficking of Nepalese women.

nGoAbroad: Custom Fit International Service
nGoAbroad is a clearinghouse and referral service that custom-fits peoples' skills with international humanitarian needs, especially women's. Who is needed? People with a passionate desire for humanitarian service. Professionals, retirees, students, ordinary people and families. Skills that are especially needed: .. Social Workers, Counselors, Domestic violence workers .. Managers, community organizers, grant writers .. Refugee and immigrant workers and advocates .. Women's rights advocates and organizers .. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing & sales .. Accountants, bankers and bookkeepers .. Nurses, Midwives, ARNP .. Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists .. Physical and Occupational Therapists .. Disability experts and advocates .. Lawyers; Human Rights activists .. Journalists, photographers and media .. Computer and web wizards .. Teachers, tutors and people who love children .. Builders and people in the trades .. Architects and engineers .. Farmers, environmentalists, foresters and nutritionists .. Theatre, music, archeology, logistics... .. "I have dreamed my whole life of working abroad but I don't fit any of the above categories." Your contribution is also needed! For more information, email: info@nGoAbroad.com briefly state your skills, interests and goals (a resume (embedded not attached)is also helpful) or call 1-877-237-1965 Pacific time toll free in the US, Canada or the Caribbean

Nisan Young Women Leaders
A web site for an organization that does leadership training for Jewish and Arab Israeli young women.

Oneworld Online
Based in London, Oneworld is an excellent resource center for international news, media, guides, education, partners, a gallery of artwork, and a take-action bulletin. Oneworld is the recipient of the best non-commercial site award.

Ontario Women's Justice Network
This site provides the current information on the status of the Ontario government's plan for anti-violence groups, upcoming events, links to other anti-violence and Candadian legal sites.

OSKa- The National Women's Information Center
This Polish site comes from a non-governmental, non-profit organization and works with Polish women-related organizations and initiatives. They deal with such issues as the law, policy developments, economics, the media and public opinion.

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA)
People Opposing Women Abuse was established in 1979 as a response to the high levels of violence against women experienced in the community. POWA has thus, effectively been operational for the past 26 years. POWA is based in Berea, in the Johannesburg inner city area. We serve the entire Gauteng, and have branches in Katlehong and Vosloorus in the East Rand, Sebokeng in the Vaal and Soweto. Our clients are drawn mainly from the Magisterial districts of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Vereeniging, Soweto, Wynberg, Randburg, Germiston, Thokoza, Kempton Park and all the West Rand areas. Our helpline takes calls nationally, although we deal mainly with women in the Gauteng Province. POWA was the first organisation in Gauteng to set up a shelter for abused women in 1984. We currently run a shelter in the West Rand that accommodates 10 women and their children at a time, and have recently opened our second shelter, with the same capacity, on the East Rand. Although abuse of women happens across all sectors of society, our target is primarily women who come from communities with limited or no resources at all, or those who cannot afford alternative resources in their areas. These areas are some of those that historically have poor infrastructure such as no street lighting, unsafe public transport areas etc. This in turn encourages the increase in crime, particularly crimes against women. These communities are also characterised by limited employment opportunities, overcrowding, lack of educational facilities, extensive HIV/AIDS related issues and alcoholism. All these factors impact very strongly on violence against women.

Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research (HPCR) "Central Asia Discussion Summary"
A research and policy program based at the Harvard School of Public Health, HPCR is a multidisciplinary enterprise dedicated to promoting human security by transforming institutional mindsets on conflict prevention toward people-centered strategies.

Q Web Sweden
Based on the idea that the way to better life and health for women is through empowerment, the site promotes women's health and equal rights by documenting projects on women's empowerment and health in Sweden and worldwide, with a focus on developing countries.

Ratifying the UN Women's Treaty - Winning Women's Rights in Afghanistan
Feminist Majority fact sheet

Report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on violence against women, its causes and consequences, on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan
(October 2003)

Report on the Situation of Human Rrights in Afghanistan
submitted by Mr. Kamal Hossain, United Nations Special Rapporteur 10 January 2000

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Russian Feminism Resources
This site bills itself as "a collection of links and info relating to Russian women, and the development of independent grass-roots feminism in Russia in recent years," but its resources are stronger than its description. The number and variety of links is impressive. The site also contains information on Russian women's literature and art on the net, women in Russia and other countries in East-Central Europe and e-mail lists.

Russian women abroad
The website is an attempt to bring all Russian women living abroad together, help them communicate with each other, and share their stories with those of you who are interested in obtaining true information about Russian women and their country.

Saheli
Saheli is a unique women's educational tour of India offered by the non-profit group Cross-Cultural Solutions. A once-a-year expedition, Saheli affords women the opportunity to travel to India and meet women from all walks of life, to discuss issues of importance to women worldwide, and to understand the role of women in Indian culture.

Sisterhood Is Global
SIGI's newly-redesigned site includes action alerts for urgent human rights issues, information on SIGI's Human Rights Education program, upcoming events and conferences, SIGI's newletter and a detailed list of publication.

Spazio Donne
A women's page in the virtual city of La Citta Invisibile. This site offers information on women in Afghanistan, Algeria, Italy, with additional links to information on motherhood, a mailing list and more. (in italian) Sisterhood Is Global

State Department: Human Rights Country Report on Afghanistan (
(released March 2003)

State Department: US Support for Afghan Women, Children, and Refugees
(July 2003)

STITCH
STITCH is a network of US women unionists, organizers, and activists that seeks to build connections between Central American and US women organizing for economic justice.

The Elderwomen's Connection
The Elderwomen’s Connection is a weekend event organised by Women Of Wisdom in New Zealand. It will be held the first weekend of Mar 2007 (Fri 2nd-Sun4th) at the Taipa Bay Resort in the Far North of New Zealand. The goal is to provide a forum where Elderwomen can meet and share wisdom, life experiences and the celebration of the 3rd Stage of their lives. Women of all ages are welcome. We will offer workshop experiences, ideas, discussion and connection time in a safe and supportive environment. We encourage Elderwomen to embrace an enjoyable, productive 3rd age, a time of ever increase wisdom. Our website is www.womenofwisdom.org.nz .

The Global Fund for Women
An international organization whose mission is to fight for women's human rights, the GFW site is both a financial and informational resource center for women's groups based outside of the U.S. The scope of the organization is broad, focusing on issues such as domestic violence, economic justice and literacy, and the international trafficking of women, to name just a few. The site contains an online newsletter, information about their programs on grantmaking and philanthropic education, details on their new video, and a section dedicated to frequently asked questions (FAQ).

The Humanity Initiative
"...encouraging people to understand this planet as our common home." 36 North William Street post office box 2488 Tisbury, Massachusetts 02568 USA peace@humanity.org Founded 1987

Transitions Abroad: International Internships
A bimonthly magazine for those interested in working, studying, and living abroad. Available from fine bookstores and at local libraries, including the CIE Resource Library. This section of their web site provides a good overview of internship options and resources.

U.S. Department of State, Afghanistan Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 1998

U.S. Department of State, Annual Report on International Religious Freedom for 1999: Afghanistan
(1999)

UNFPA News Conference: Saving Afghan Women's Lives
UNFPA officials say agency is ready for refugee exodus in Afghanistan, call for increased focus on the plight of Afghan women and girls. 22 October 2001

UNIFEM
UNIFEM is the women's fund at the United Nations. It provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programmes and strategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security. Within the UN system, UNIFEM promotes gender equality and links women's issues and concerns to national, regional and global agendas by fostering collaboration and providing technical expertise on gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment strategies.

United Nations Development Programme
This organization is the world's largest multilateral source of grant funding for development cooperation. Among its myriad goals, the UNDP is committed to ending poverty, regenerating the environment, creating jobs and the advancement of women. The site contains press releases (in English, French and Spanish), UN documents, publications and videos, reports, news about conferences, list of WWW servers worldwide, and even an online forum.

Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

US/Israel Women to Women
This organization provides critical seed money for grassroots efforts which advocate equal status and fair treatment for both Arab and Jewish women in all spheres of Israeli life.

WINGS
The Women's International News Gathering Service is a weekly radio program by and about women around the world. Visit their site to listen online or browse through recent programs.

Winning Women Worldwide
Winning Women Worldwide - striving to encourage women worldwide to reach their potential

Womankind Worldwide
Dedicated to aiding women in developing countries in their efforts to overcome poverty and ill health, to gain access to education and training, and to gain greater control of their lives, Womankind, a nonprofit organization, provides funding and information to developing communities worldwide.

Women Empowerment Literacy and Development Organization
Women Empowerment Literacy and Development Organization is a not for profit progressive development organization working in Pakistan on a host of issues. WELDO H#8, St#21, Chaklala Scheme III Rawalpindi 46000 Pakistan Phone: 92 51 5590475 www.weldo.org weldo@weldo.org

Women Empowerment Literacy and Development Organization
Women Empowerment Literacy and Development Organization is a not for profit progressive development organization working in Pakistan on a host of issues.
WELDO H#8, St#21, Chaklala Scheme III Rawalpindi 46000 Pakistan Phone: 92 51 5590475 www.weldo.org

Women for Israel's Tomorrow - Women in Green Photo/Poster Gallery
The Women For Israel's Tomorrow (Women In Green) is a growing grassroots movement of grandmothers, mothers and daughters, dedicated to the security and Jewish heritage of Israel. Find 74 color photos from "the most authentic and exciting popular resistance movement in Israel."

Women for Women International
The mission of Women for Women International is to help women overcome the horrors of war and civil strife in ways that can help them rebuild their lives, families, and communities. Women for Women International’s tiered program begins with direct financial and emotional support; fosters awareness and understanding of women’s rights; offers vocational skills training; and provides access to income-generation support and microcredit loans

Women in the Military Database
Information about women in the military from the University of Maryland's Women's Studies Database on Government and Politics

Women of Pakistan
A Internet site dedicated highlighting women achievers from of Pakistani origin living in Pakistan or abroad.

Women Online Worldwide
Focusing on a variety of physical and mental health issues, this site features chats and support groups as well as links by issue.

Women's ECommerce Association, International
The Women’s ECommerce Association, International – WECAI.org™ (pronounced wee-kî) is dedicated to providing you with the latest and best resources to build your online business, as well as give you a place where you can find other women entrepreneurs, professionals and future business leaders with whom you can exchange ideas and do business. We are the virtual organization for women who do business on the WEB. Our mission, is to create an international community, to help women better understand ecommerce through education and professional development, and to do business with one another. At WECAI.org you will find e-commerce resources, tools, and solutions for your business. Our monthly E-Magazine provides sales and marketing advice, business tips, and a variety of "how to" business articles written for and by successful women around the world. BASIC membership is FREE

Women's ECommerce Association, International
The Mission of The Women’s ECommerce Association, International is, “to create an international community, to help women better understand ecommerce through education and professional development, and to do business with one another by increasing each of our circles of influence is more than a mission. It’s our PASSION! With the collective wisdom and experiences of women around the globe, our mission becomes a reality. Women who have either established ecommerce sites, are new online businesses owners, or are considering the possibility, can take advantage of the many benefits of becoming members of The Women’s ECommerce Association, International – WECAI.org™ (pronounced wee-kî). We have a Basic membership level which women can join for Freé. We are dedicated to providing women with the latest and best resources to build an online business. It’s a place where women can connect with other women entrepreneurs, professionals and future business leaders with whom to exchange ideas and do business. We are the virtual organization for women who do business on the WEB. Visit www.WECAI.org for more information.

Women's EDGE
Women's EDGE is a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring that U.S. international aid and trade programs work for women. It gives information on globalization and how it is affecting women worldwide.

Women's Environmental and Development Organization
WEDO is an international organization that advocates for women's equality in global policy. It seeks to empower women as decision makers to achieve economic, social and gender justice, a healthy, peaceful planet and human rights for all.

Women's Freedom Forum
Women's Freedom Forum is an educational and research entity advocating women's equality, legal and human rights, political participation and empowerment. It promotes women’s health, children’s right, and equal job opportunities. Women's Freedom Forum aims to expose gender apartheid, fundamentalism, violence against women, misogyny, human trafficking, and child abuse and job discrimination. Women's Freedom Forum is not affiliated with any government agency, political groups or parties.

Women's Health and Human Rights in Afghanistan
Physicians for Human Rights 2001

Women's Human Rights Net
Founded in 1997, WHRnet aims to provide reliable, comprehensive, and timely information and analyses on women's human rights in English, Spanish and French. WHRnet updates readers on women's human rights issues and policy developments globally and provides information and analyses that support advocacy actions. A team of regionally based content specialists provides regular News, Interviews, Perspectives, Alert and Campaign information, and Web Highlights.

Women's Human Rights Resources
from the DIANA International Human Rights Database Devoted to Women's Human Rights lists links and documents on many general and specific topics including FGM, property & housing issues, and trafficking. Also find a an extensive bibliography on a number of specific human rights issues.

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
WILPF works for "the equality of all people in a world free of sexism, racism, classism, and homophobia, the guarantee of fundamental human rights including the right to sustainable development, an end to all forms of violence: rape, battering, exploitation, intervention and war, the transfer of world resources from military to human needs, leading to economic justice within and among nations, world disarmament and peaceful resolution of international conflicts via the United Nations." Find information on how these goals can be acheived using this Web site.

Women's Issues Third World Regions
Find informative pages of mediated links and resources related to gender apartheid in Afghanistan, sanctions on women and children in Iraq, the struggle of women in Brazil and female genital mutilation.

WomensNet@IGC
WomensNet, "a global community of women, activists, and organizations using computer networks for information sharing, broadcast and collaboration with the intent of increasing women's rights," has made a committment to providing information on the Beijing conference over the Internet. Its homepage links to two extremely detailed sections on the UN meeting. Information from the U.S. State Department, Center for Women's Global Leadership, and the Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) is provided. Clicking on the Beijing '95: Women, Power & Change icon on WomensNet's home page brings up a web site filled with sections covering Non-Governmental Organzations (NGOs), a News Room, and even an art gallery featuring 56 photographs and artifacts from China.

WomenWatch
WomenWatch is a joint initiative of three entities in the UN system specifically devoted to women's issues: DAW, UNIFEM, & INSTRAW. The site serves as a gateway to UN information and data on women world wide and an evolving forum on global women's issues in the follow-up to the FWCW and constitutes an electronicspace for exchange of information and ideas on women's issues. Find information on the UN's work on behalf of the women of the world, the global agenda for improving the status of women, UN committees, conferences, and activities of the commission on the status of women.

WomMed/FemMed
WomMed/FemMed brings together women and men from around the world who are working together to redress gender-balance in access to expression and decision-making in the mediaThe trilingual Web-site (English, French, Spanish) includes information about the Network, news of events and programs relating to women and communication, references to initiatives developed by members and links to relevant documents. It contains an electronic version of the periodical Exchange Bulletin prepared by the Communications Department of UNESCO.

World Prout Assembly
World Prout Assembly, www.worldproutassembly.org. A site devoted to bringing down the capitalist-corporate economic model fast and replacing it with a new, grassroots-generated, morality-based economic model that will provide relief for the common people, and raise their living standard to such an extent that people everywhere will be finally free of material worries and can move unhindered towards higher, more subtle intellectual and spiritual endeavors. A bird cannot fly on one wing. Hence, women's liberation - women's recognition as being equal to men - is a prime focus of this site.