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American Association of University Women
http://aauw.org
The AAUW has been one of the nation's leading voices promoting education and equity for women and girls. Through its nationwide network, AAUW opens doors for women and girls and influences public debate on critical issues such as education, civil rights, and workplace equity.
Amnesty International USA: The Women's Human Rights Program
www.amnesty-usa.org/women
Amnesty International is involved in an international campaign, called The Women's Human Rights Program, to stop violence against women.
Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID)
http://www.awid.org
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.
Catholic Charities, Inc.
3300 North 60th Street
Omaha, NE 68104
Phone: (402) 554-0520
Helpline: (402) 558-5700
E-mail: catholiccharities@ccomaha.org
http://www.ccomaha.org/
A local catholic organization that empowers and advocates for people in need. Well known for providing safety and shelter for battered women and children.
the Eating Disorders Program at Children's Hospital
8200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 955-6190 or 1-800-642-8822
http://www.chsomaha.org/body.cfm?id=64
The Eating Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, is committed to providing specialized care for children and adolescents with eating disorders, empowering them to achieve lifelong recovery.
Girls Incorporated of Omaha
2811 North 45th Street
Omaha, NE 68104
Phone: (402) 457-4676
http://www.girlsincomaha.org
Girls Incorporated of Omaha is a local affiliate of a national organization which advocates for girls’ needs and develops research-based informal education programs that encourage girls to take risks and master physical, intellectual, & emotional challenges.
League of Women Voters
http://www.lwv.org
For women interested in voter information, civic participation, or current public policy issues such as election reform, campaign finance reform and health care, you have come to the right place. The Website gives you up-to-date information and provides you with the tools to get involved in the democratic process at the federal, state and local levels.
MANA: A National Latina Organization
http://www.hermana.org
A nonprofit, advocacy organization whose mission is to empower Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy.
Men Can Stop Rape
http://www.mencanstoprape.org
Men Can Stop Rape empowers male youth and the institutions that serve them to work as allies with women in preventing rape and other forms of men's violence. Through awareness-to-action education and community organizing, we promote gender equity and build men's capacity to be strong without being violent.
Ms. Foundation for Women (MFW)
http://www.ms.foundation.org/
As the country’s first national, multi-issue women’s fund, the Ms. Foundation directs resources of all kinds to cutting-edge projects that nurture girls’ leadership skills, protect the health and safety of women, and provide low-income women with the tools to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. They offer numerous programs, including Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day & the Collaborative Fund for Women’s Economic Development.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Helpline (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-8:30 PM EST): 1-800-FYI-CALL; TTY, 1-800-211-7996.
E-mail: gethelp@ncvc.org
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspx
The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. The mission of the National Center for Victims of Crime is to forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
www.ncnw.org
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. is a council of 39 affiliated national African American women's organizations and over 240 sections. Their mission is to lead, develop and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. They fulfill their mission through research, advocacy and national and community-based health, education and economic empowerment services and programs in the United States and Africa.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Helpline: 1-800-799-SAFE; TTY, 1-800-787-3224.
http://www.ndvh.org
The National Domestic Violence Hotline allows victims of domestic violence across the nation to have resources available to them toll-free, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. With a database of more than 4,000 shelters and service providers across the United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Hotline provides callers with information they might otherwise have found difficult or impossible to obtain.
National Eating Disorders Association
Helpline: (800) 931-2237
www.neda.org
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues. NEDA provides programs, products and services of superior quality that support the elimination of eating disorders.
National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA)
www.nwsa.org
This organization is committed to support and promote feminist teaching, research, and professional and community service at the pre-K through post-secondary levels. Integral to this commitment is understanding the political ramifications in our teaching, research and service.
Nebraska AIDS Project
http://www.nap.org
Nebraska AIDS Project, serving the entire region, acts to eliminate the spread of HIV and provides comprehensive services to all people affected by HIV and AIDS.
Nebraska Democratic Party
www.nebraskademocrats.org
Nebraska Republican Party
www.negop.org
Network of East-West Women (NEWW)
www.neww.org
NEWW is an international communication and resource network supporting dialogue, informational exchange, and activism among those concerned about the status of women in Central and Eastern Europe, the Newly Independent States, and the Russian Federation. NEWW coordinates research and advocacy that supports women's equality and full participation in all aspects of public and private life.
Peace Project
http://www.peaceproject.com
The Peace Resource Project is dedicated to creating and providing promotional resources for nonviolent progressive movements. We are particularly committed to empowering grassroots groups by providing the fundraising resources displayed here.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
http://www.rainn.org
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. At the website, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
www.unifem.org
UNIFEM promotes women’s empowerment and gender equality and works to ensure the participation of women at all levels of development planning & practice on national, regional, and global agendas.
United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW)
www.un.org/womenwatch/daw
DAW works closely with governments, the UN, and civil society to promote women’s human rights, analyze gender issues, & coordinate programs & outreach.
U.S. Department of Justice’s Violence Against Women Office
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/
Provides 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. Information available about the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, grant programs, research, & publications.
Visions in Action
www.visionsinaction.org
An international nonprofit organization committed to social change in Africa & Latin America through grassroots volunteer efforts.
Women in Development NETwork (WIDNET)
www.focusintl.com/widnet.htm
Supports women’s global networks by conducting research & translating gender & development materials into French, English, or html.
Women, Ink.
www.womenink.org
A project of the International Women’s Tribune Centre (IWTC), whose purpose is to market & distribute books on women & development of women worldwide.
Women, Law & Development International (WLD)
www.wld.org
Committed to defend & promote women’s rights globally, WLD works to identify legal, cultural, & economic impediments to women’s enjoyment of human rights, to propose possible approaches, to develop activist strategies, & to train women’s groups to advocate before the UN & governmental bodies for policies that recognize women’s rights.
Women Leaders Online (WLO)
www.wlo.org
The first and largest women’s activist group on the internet, WLO works to empower women in politics, media, society, the economy, and cyberspace.
Women’s Bean Project
www.womensbeanproject.com
Functions as a stepping-stone to outside employment and personal and economic self-sufficiency for women who come from backgrounds of chronic unemployment, poverty, or displacement.
Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor
www.dol.gov/wb
The only unit at the federal government level exclusively serving and promoting the interests of working women.
Women’s Environment & Development Organization (WEDO)
www.wedo.org
An international advocacy network working for justice through the empowerment of women & their equal participation in local to global decision making.
Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF)
www.wilpf.org
Works to achieve world disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, and an end to all forms of violence.
WomensNet
www.igc.org/womensnet
Supports women’s organizations locally, nationally, & internationally by providing & adapting telecommunications technology to enhance their work.
Y.W.C.A. Omaha
222 S. 29th Street
Omaha, NE 68131
http://www.ywcaomaha.org
The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. Its mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. The YWCA provides safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress.