Women, Gender and Sex Studies: Web Resources

"Amnesty International is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people – no matter who they are or where they are. We are the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization."

"With feminist values, we strengthen and bridge voices for human rights, towards social justice and self-determination. To this end, we work at the intersection of gender, human rights, and economic policy, and utilize the following strategies: Convene those closest to the struggle to explore and exchange ideas and solutions; Research guided by those committed to realizing rights; Advocate with and for those traditionally excluded from decision-making."

An international organization focusing on women's economic security, health, education, and leadership.

"Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. We are roughly 550 plus people of 70-plus nationalities who are country experts, lawyers, journalists, and others who work to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need."

"Includes information on key issues, news, NOW chapters, and NOW Political Action Committees (PAC)."

"UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled."

"Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life."

"The DTA will provide a centralized hub for transgender-related historical materials, including born-digital materials, materials contributed by independent projects, and information on archival holdings throughout the U.S., Canada, and Germany.

In order to improve access to transgender history, the DTA will virtually merge these disparate archival collections, digital materials, and independent projects through an expansive and highly adaptable search engine. With rich primary source materials and powerful search tools, the DTA will offer a generative point of entry into the fascinating and expansive world of and expansive world of transgender history.

In collaboration with a number of scholars, students, activists, archivists, and developers, the DTA is being developed by K.J. Rawson, Assistant Professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross."