Activism/Advocacy
Around the globe, the need for womenīs advocacy and activism persists. Though unique to our gender, "womenīs rights" are human rights. Educate yourself and get involved.
Amnesty International Womenīs Human Rights [offsite link] Amnesty International remains one of the best sources of information regarding human rights, which are womenīs rights, around the globe. Center for the Advancement of Women [offsite link] "A non-profit institution dedicated to research based education and advocacy for women." Eight Simple Activist Ideas  Find out easy ways to contribute to activism related to womenīs issues - even if youīre a busy adult! ERA Revisited  The campaign for the Equal Rights Amendment failed in the 1970s, but some legislators are making a new push for its passage. Feminist, Womanist or Simply Woman?  Do you consider yourself a "feminist," a "womanist" or simply and powerfully, just a woman? There are always more to labels than one suspects. Think carefully before giving yourself one. India's Finger Test  Does India's "finger test" violate the human rights of women subjected to this absurd assault examination? Absolutely. Itīs All About Me  The efforts of women in history should not be forgotten. Participation in your community is not only your right, but also your responsibility. Libertad Latina [offsite link] A site dedicated to ending the exploitation and sexual oppression of women and children in the Americas. National Park [offsite link] A National Park Dedicated to Womenīs rights OWL-The Voice of MidLife and Older Women [offsite link] Excellant resource for and about midlife and older women on specific age related topics. Powerful Women?  A "powerful" yet "less happy" woman is THE cosmic oxymoron. Whatever it is you want ladies - own it and be powerful. Suffering and Apples and Oranges  Regarding an overheard exchange between women, with whom do you identify: Lady A or Lady B? Human beings and their misery are not items to be compared with apples or oranges. Teresa Lewis Was Executed  Advocates against the death penalty argued for relief on behalf of Teresa Lewis in some part because she was a woman. Justice is blind - and must remain so - even to her own gender. The All Male Augusta National Golf Club  What is your opinion on the exclusivity policy of the Augusta National Golf Club and other "no girls allowed" private organizations? Perhaps it's time for women to re-think joining the men's club. V-Day [offsite link] The site dedicated to Eve Enslerīs global V-Day movement which seeks to end violence against women in all forms. V-Day Performances Expand to Rallies  V-Day, Eve Enslerīs activist project, expands as the movement gains momentum. V-Day includes single performances of Enslerīs work and rallies and speakers advocating against violence against women. Violence Against Women Hotlines [offsite link] National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Womenīs Rights Resources [offsite link] Library with Information on Womenīs Rights and Advocacy Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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