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Rights of Women

WOMEN DO HAVE RIGHTS….

"Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.” Article 2

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), 1948.

Get informed about the rights of women! Use our fact sheets to learn about the rights of women and then test your knowledge of women's rights in the U.S. with our quiz. 

Get involved in promoting the rights of women!  Use the resources and ideas in our Take Action guide to start working for the rights of women. 

Get others interested in the rights of women!  Use the PowerPoint presentation and lesson plan to educate your school or community about the rights of women.

 

Rights of Women Fact Sheet
Learn about the rights of women in the United States.

Take Action on Women's Rights
Find out how to get involved.

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

Rights of Women PowerPoint
Download "The Rights of Women in the U.S." PowerPoint presentation.

Lesson Plan: Women's Rights in the United States: Obstacles and Opportunities
In this lesson, students will learn about the history of women's rights, critically examine what obstacles women in the U.S. still face today, and discuss ways to address these barriers.  (Grades 8-12)

Lesson Plan: Beyond Pink and Blue: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes
In this lesson, students will learn about how gender stereotypes affect them and explore how gender is portrayed in the media.  (Grades 3-7)

Rights of Women Quiz
Test your knowledge on the rights of women with our interactive and downloadable quiz.