The Indian Women Scientists’ Association (IWSA) is a voluntary, non political, secular organisation registered in 1973. IWSA has nine branches all over and its head quarters are located in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The organisation’s infrastructure provides facilities such as a hostel, day care centre and a nursery. IWSA also runs a computer training centre, health […]

The International Women’s Democracy Center (IWDC) was established in 1995 by Barbara Ferris. It is a non-governmental organisation which provides training to women around the world to strengthen their leadership skills and provide them with the resources to participate in politics. By ensuring that women worldwide have the necessary tools and skills to participate in […]

The Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) is a registered charity founded in 2002. IKWRO provides advice, support, advocacy and referral in Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish and Farsi to help women, girls and couples living in , in particular helping women facing domestic violence, forced marriage and . Table of Contents 1 History 2 Aims […]

Isha L’Isha, established in 1983, is the oldest grassroots feminist organization in and one of the leading voices of women’s rights in the country. Isha L’Isha is based in Haifa and works primarily in the northern part of Israel. Table of Contents 1 Mission 2 Vision 3 Activities 4 References 5 See Also Mission Their […]

The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) is a grassroots non-profit organisation established in 1997 to educate and advocate for women’s increased participation in Orthodox Jewish life and to create a community for women and men dedicated to such change. An invaluable resource for a community constantly balancing tradition and modernity, JOFA is guided by the […]

Kivulini is a civil society organisation which works to improve women’s rights in . Kivulini advocates for women’s and girl ’s rights in Tanzania by emphasising the prevention of against women and girls. The Kiswahili word Kivulini means “in the shade”. It implies a place of safety, under a tree or otherwise, where people meet […]

MADRE is an international women’s human rights organization that works towards a world in which all people enjoy the fullest range of individual and collective human rights; in which resources are shared equitably and sustainably; in which women participate effectively in all aspects of society; and in which people have a meaningful say in decisions […]