Links to International Organizations
Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international membership organization connecting,
informing and mobilizing people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's
human rights.
CARE CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside
poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities
escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of
HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers
emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.
Engender Engender is an information, research and networking organization for women in Scotland that works with other
groups locally and internationally to improve women's lives and increase their power and influence.
Global Fund for Women The Global Fund for Women provides flexible, timely grants to women's groups around the world striving to
improve women's human rights. The challenges that women face vary widely across communities, cultures, religious traditions,
and countries. The Global Fund for Women believes that women themselves know best how to determine their needs and propose
solutions for lasting change.
UNIFEM UNIFEM, the women's fund at the United Nations, provides financial and technical assistance to innovative
programs and strategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security.
United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights,
to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
Womankind Worldwide Womankind Worldwide is a British charity dedicated to working internationally to raise the status of women
in 20 countries of Africa, South Asia, Central and South America, the Balkans and Western Europe
Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children The Women's Commission is an expert resource and advocacy organization that monitors the care and protection
of refugee women and children, International Rescue Committee. Website resources include reports and investigations, newsletters,
guidelines on internal displacement, studies, events and links.
World Vision International World Vision International is a Christian relief and development organisation working for the well being
of all people, especially children.
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