Connect with one of the many organizations seeking to fulfill the rights of women in the United States.

The Advocates for Human Rights
The Women’s Program applies international human rights standards to advocate for women’s rights in the U.S. and around the world. They partner with local organizations overseas and in the U.S. to document and combat domestic violence, rape, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and trafficking in women .

American Civil Liberties Union
Through litigation, community outreach, advocacy, and public education, their Women’s Rights Project empowers poor women, women of color, and immigrant women who face pervasive barriers to equality. Provides publications and resources to learn more about women’s rights in the U.S.

Amnesty International USA
Provides information on violence against women and women’s rights. Amnesty conducts a Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women, including action alerts and other ways to get involved.

Girls Inc.
A national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Provides vital educational programs to millions of girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas.

Human Rights Watch
Provides regularly updated reports on women’s rights issues around the world and in the United States.

National Organization for Women
NOW’s purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in society - sharing equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities with men, while living free from discrimination. The website provides information on important issues, current events, and action alerts.

National Women’s History Project
Working to raise awareness about women’s achievements and devoted to writing women back into American history. They have their own resource center and also listings of news and upcoming events.

National Women’s Law Center
Protect and advances the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and in virtually every aspect of their lives. Provides information on a vareity of women’s issues.

Office on Violence Against Women - U.S. DOJ
Works to provide federal leadership to reduce violence against women, and to administer justice for and strengthen services to all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

OWL – National
A grassroots organization devoted to improving the status and quality of life for women as they age. They provide several fact sheets on issues important to aging women in the U.S. including health care and economic security.

StopVAW
A forum for information, advocacy, and change developed by The Advocates for Human Rights. STOPVAW provides assistance to women’s rights advocates with tools focused on ending the most endemic forms of violence against women.

The White House Project
Aims to advance women’s leadership in all communities and sectors in the U.S. Provides information on current events, ways to get involved, resources, and guides on how to run for office in your community.

Women Matter
Works to involve women in the political process. Their site includes various resources to inform women about their voting rights and other issues such as education, health care, environment, and security.

Women’s Media Center
Makes women visible and powerful in the media. Ensure that women’s stories are told and women’s voices are heard. They are directly engaged with the media at all levels to ensure that a diverse group of women is present in newsrooms, on air, in print, and online, as sources and subjects.

Women’s Law
Free legal information and online support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Provides information on laws, preparing for court and where to find help.

The Younger Women’s Task Force
A nationwide, diverse, and inclusive grassroots movement dedicated to organizing younger women and their allies to take action on issues that matter most to them. Provides links to several career resources, online publications, feminist journals, and various other sites related to empowering young women.

YWCA
As the oldest and largest multi-cultural women’s organization in the world, YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. The YWCA has locations in practically every state in the U.S. to help and involve women in the community.