Gender and World Societies: HIST 0824 / GSWS 0824

The BLM platform includes a number of issues pertaining to gender and sexuality, among other principles.

This online platform was created in March 2010 by the Young Feminist Activism (YFA) program at the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID). The Young Feminist Wire is an online community for and by young feminists working on women’s human rights, gender equality and social justice around the world.

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights. Their website provides information about current human rights campaigns.

The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), which was founded in 1987, is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically. Their website provides information about current activist efforts for women's rights globally.

Global Fund for Women is one of the world’s leading foundations for gender equality, standing up for the human rights of women and girls. They campaign for zero violence, economic and political empowerment, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Established in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups. This link will take you to the section of their website that addresses women's rights.