Internet Resources

Organizations and Associations

The American Civil Liberties Union

Canadian Women's Health Network » an informal network of organizations involved in various information-sharing and advocacy efforts relating to women's health. Includes a bi-monthly newsletter in English and French.

Center for the American Woman and Politics

Feminist Majority Online » founded in 1987, the Feminist Majority has become one of America's leading women's rights organizations. Their WWW site tied with the Global Fund for Women for best non-profit site for women.

Feminists for Animal Rights » a national educational organization dedicated to ending all forms of abuse against women and animals.

Gender, Science and Development Programme » an international policy research network of scientists and technologists who work together on issues of importance to women in international science and technology.

NARAL Online » National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League. Since 1969, NARAL has led the way in promoting reproductive freedom and dignity for women and their families. Contains a huge amount of information about NARAL and the issues which concern them

NOW Home Page » National Organization for Women The National Organization for Women is the largest feminist organization in North America, and is active in many, many areas.

Planned Parenthood - National Home Page » home of the world's largest and oldest voluntary family planning organization. Resources on all aspects of sex, sexuality, birth control, STD's and more.

Women's Health Clinic » a feminist, community-based health centre offering a range of services to women from teens to elders. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Subdiscipline-Related Sites

Bibliography on Women in Byzantium » rich source of bibliographic information on women's lives in the middle ages. Detailed primary and secondary material lists.

Distinguished Women of Past and Present » Biographies of Women who have contributed to our culture.

Film Reviews » feminist film reviews of both mainstream and independent films.

Gender Issues » information about a variety of gender issues, including violence against women, sexual harassment, and women in the workplace.

Government and Politics » information about women in politics, and legislative issues of concern to women.

Multi-Media Exhibits in Women's History » exhibits with topics ranging from suffrage to journalism.

Reading Room » texts of classic books by and about women, historical information about women, and academic papers.

Women's Sports Page » if you've been wondering where all the coverage of women's sports around the world have gone, here's a one-stop source for information on athletes, games, competition and more.

Magazines and Newsletters on the Web » a list of women-focused magazines and newsletters on the Web maintained by the University of Wisconsin System Women's Studies Librarian.

Discussion Lists and Electronic Conferences

Women's Lists » lists academic lists that focus on Women's Studies, Lesbian Studies, and Queer Studies.

Gender-Related Electronic Forums » an annotated, alphabetical listing of publicly accessible e-mail lists related to women and gender issues.

Graduate Programs in Women's Studies