Getting Started: Sources for all Topics
No matter what topic you're researching, there are lots of places you can search to get started with your research. The organizations listed below are international NGOs that focus on women-specific issues. This is a great place to get started to find information on your specific country.
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- arab.orgThe Arab NGO Directory (part of NGO Portal) is the dynamic reference for Arab-based and Arab-destined third sector organizations (the part of an economy or society comprising non-governmental and non-profit-making organizations or associations, including charities, voluntary/community groups and cooperatives) categorized by sector and country.
- Center for Arab Women for Training and Research: ClearinghouseThe Gender Clearinghouse is a virtual space to exchange published, unpublished knowledge and data related to gender issues and CAWTAR’s fields of interest.
- Global Rights for WomenGlobal Rights for Women works with leaders around the world to advance women and girls’ human right to live free from violence.
- Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. Search by topic or by country to find more information.
- International Women's Health CoalitionSince 1984, the International Women’s Health Coalition has taken courageous stands and achieved political victories for women and girls globally and in local communities.
- MADREMADRE is an international women's human rights organization and feminist fund. We partner with community-based women's groups worldwide facing war and disaster.
- UN WomenUN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
- Wikipedia: List of Women's Organizations by GeographyUse this list to find international organizations that support women by geographic region.
- Women for WomenIn countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support.
- Working Group on Women, Peace, and SecurityAccentuating women’s voices at the UN Security Council, in peace processes, peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations.
- The World BankThe World Bank Group works in every major area of development. We provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance, and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face.
- World Bank BlogsSearch blogs by topic area to read about different issues and perspectives from around the world.
