Gender

Feminism and gender issues

Black Women Against Rape
’This is the website of Black Women’s Rape Action Project & Women Against Rape. Information on struggles against rape, domestic violence, racist sexual assault, and seeking asylum after rape.’

Fawcett Society
The UK’s leading society campaigning for equality between women and men at home, at work and in public life. Fawcett provides analysis, research and a strong lobby for improvements in women’s lives.

Feminists Against Censorship
Website of Feminists Against Censorship and other groups fighting for free expression.

Global Fund for Women An international organisation focusing on female human rights.

International Prostitutes Collective
’Since 1975, the International Prostitutes Collective has been campaigning for the abolition of the prostitution laws which criminalize sex workers and our families, and for economic alternatives and higher benefits and wages.’

Sisterhood is Global Institute (SIGI)
Seeks to deepen the understanding of women’s rights at the local, national, regional and global levels, and to strengthen the capacity of women to exercise these rights. With members in 70 countries, SIGI currently maintains a network of over 1,300 individuals and organisations.

The F-word
Contemporary UK feminism.

International Women’s Day (IWD)
’International Women’s Day (IWD) is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women.’

Women’s Aid
National charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. It coordinates and supports an England-wide network of over 250 local projects, providing over 400 refuges, helplines, outreach services and advice centres.

Women against Fundamentalism
’WAF is a feminist organisation which was launched in 1989 to challenge the rise of fundamentalism in all religions.’

Women’s Environmental Network
Educating, empowering and informing women and men who care about the environment.

Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights
An autonomous network of groups and individuals in 157 countries who aim to achieve and support reproductive rights for women, which include the right of all women to safe, legal abortion.

Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML)
Formed by an international network of feminists from Muslim countries, WLUML is a network of mutual solidarity and information flow aimed at breaking the isolation of women, Muslim and non-Muslim, whose lives may be affected by Muslim laws in whatever form or context.

22 March 2008

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	Please support Red Pepper, make a donation today	Gender Feminism and gender issues Black Women Against Rape ’This is the website of Black Women’s Rape Action Project & Women Against Rape. Information on struggles against rape, domestic violence, racist sexual assault, and seeking asylum after rape.’ Fawcett Society The UK’s leading society campaigning for equality between women and men at home, at work and in public life. Fawcett provides analysis, research and a strong lobby for improvements in women’s lives. Feminists Against Censorship Website of Feminists Against Censorship and other groups fighting for free expression. Global Fund for Women An international organisation focusing on female human rights. International Prostitutes Collective ’Since 1975, the International Prostitutes Collective has been campaigning for the abolition of the prostitution laws which criminalize sex workers and our families, and for economic alternatives and higher benefits and wages.’ Sisterhood is Global Institute (SIGI) Seeks to deepen the understanding of women’s rights at the local, national, regional and global levels, and to strengthen the capacity of women to exercise these rights. With members in 70 countries, SIGI currently maintains a network of over 1,300 individuals and organisations. The F-word Contemporary UK feminism. International Women’s Day (IWD) ’International Women’s Day (IWD) is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women.’ Women’s Aid National charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. It coordinates and supports an England-wide network of over 250 local projects, providing over 400 refuges, helplines, outreach services and advice centres. Women against Fundamentalism ’WAF is a feminist organisation which was launched in 1989 to challenge the rise of fundamentalism in all religions.’ Women’s Environmental Network Educating, empowering and informing women and men who care about the environment. Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights An autonomous network of groups and individuals in 157 countries who aim to achieve and support reproductive rights for women, which include the right of all women to safe, legal abortion. Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) Formed by an international network of feminists from Muslim countries, WLUML is a network of mutual solidarity and information flow aimed at breaking the isolation of women, Muslim and non-Muslim, whose lives may be affected by Muslim laws in whatever form or context. 22 March 2008 If you would like to reuse an article from Red Pepper either in print or online, please contact us first. There are many options available, with free usage for non profit campaign groups and activist blogs - just tell us first! Please support Red Pepper, make a donation today Mail a friend about this article, "Gender" or post it to: Delicious Facebook StumbleUpon reddit Shoutwire newsvine NowPublic Digg	Also in this section: Anti-capitalism and corporate accountability Arts and music Disability Peace Asylum, refugee and immigration Blogs Media Community Environment Economic and social rights-justice Civil liberties and human rights Politics, political parties and movements Anti-racism/fascism Sexuality Organised labour Solidarity


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