Catégorie : Civil Society

women leading change

• The World Young Women’s Christian Association (World YWCA) is a global network of women leading social and economic change in 125 countries worldwide.
• It advocates for peace, justice, health, human dignity, freedom and care of the environment, and has been at the forefront of raising the status of women since it was founded in 1894 … (about 1/2).
• YWCA on en.wikipedia.

Homepage;
Take Action; Resources; Leadership; Priorities; Regions; Events; Members Associations; Jobs; Volunteer; News; Medias; Support Us;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The World YWCA develops women’s leadership to find local solutions to the global inequalities women face.  Continuer la lecture de « World Young Women Christian Association YWCA »

strategies for Gender Justice – in spanish, also in english.

• Women’s Link was founded in 2001. We have regional offices in Europe (Madrid, Spain) and Latin America (Bogotá, Colombia). We are a bilingual organization, working in both English and Spanish in many different parts of the world.
• Women’s Link has 501(c)(3) status in the United States, foundation status in Spain and in Colombia we are legally recognized as a foreign non-profit organization … (about 1/2).

english Homepage;
Work; Projects; Staff; Gender Justice Observatory; Gender Justice Uncovered; Awards; Press; Join;
Contact.

About 2/2 /… Our vision: Thanks to the efforts made by feminist groups and other activists from around the world, women’s rights have been recognized as human rights.   Continuer la lecture de « women's link worldwide »

Asian Women’s Shelter AWS was founded in 1988 to address the needs of women, children and transgender survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, especially those who are immigrants and refugees. The survivors we work with every day embody the true meaning of courage, hope, and determination. They inspire our unrelenting commitment to end violence in our families, communities, and our world … (about 1/2).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Core values; Root Cause; Programs; Resources; Values; News, Events; FAQs; Volunteers; Support Us; AWS Japan on Human Trafficking.org;
Address: Asian Women’s Shelter, 3543 18th Street # 19, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA;
Contact.

About 2/2: … The mission of Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS) is to eliminate domestic violence by promoting the social, economic and political self-determination of women.  Continuer la lecture de « Asian Women's Shelter AWS »

(the espanol page is still under construction)

The Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County (WSP) is committed to the concept of cultural competency for all of its constituents, whether they be staff, clients or community members. The agency engages in continuous quality improvement practices, examining quarterly client survey feedback. Based on data collected during the most recent fiscal year, over 98% of agency clients have indicated that the services they received were respectful and supportive of their belief systems, sexual orientation, race, age, cultural background and ability/disability status. Other written and verbal feedback provided by clients has also reinforced these sentiments … (full text cultural competency).

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Services; Get Help; Get Informed; Emotional Abuse Checklist; Newsletters; Get Involved; Internship; Volunteer; Donate;
Address: Women’s Shelter Program, Executive Director, Marianne Kennedy, P.O. Box 125, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, USA;
Contact.

Get Help /Get Help Now /Women’s Shelter Program Services 24-Hour Emergency Response:  Continuer la lecture de « Women's Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County »

The practice of medicine can be very rewarding. Physicians are respected members of the community who can take pride in their ability to contribute to society by helping prevent illness and by treating people when they are sick. Opportunities in medicine are plentiful and there are many different directions a person can take with the same background training. Physicians usually enjoy a great degree of job security and earn a good living … (full text Medecine, a Women’s Career).

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Advocacy; AWHS; Publications; Newsletter; Meetings; Member Services; Careers; How to Join; Donate;
Address: American Medical Women’s Association AMWA, 100 North 20th Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA;
Contact.

About: AMWA membership is comprised of physicians, residents, medical students, and health care professionals.   Continuer la lecture de « American Medical Women's Association AMWA »