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Resources for women at the University of Maryland Maryland Population Research Center The Maryland Population Research Center is now a Multidisciplinary Center housed in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) at the University of Maryland, College Park working to support, produce and promote population related research. National Women's Studies Association NWSA supports and promotes feminist/womanist teaching, learning, research, and professional and community service at the pre-K through post-secondary levels and serves as a locus of information about the inter-disciplinary field of Women's Studies for those outside the profession. President's Commission on Women Issues (PCWI) The primary mission of the President's Commission on Women's Issues (PCWI) is to be an advocate for the interest of the entire community of women at UMCP. UM Libraries - Web Resources in Women's Studies Welfare Reform Academy The Welfare Reform Academy is an educational institution designed to help state and local officials, private social service providers, and other interested parties understand best practices in dealing with poverty and child welfare issues. The Welfare Reform Academy is a project of the University of Maryland School of Public Affairs. Resources for Women's Advocacy Feminist Majority Foundation FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically. National Organization for Women NOW is dedicated to making legal, political, social and economic change in our society in order to achieve our goal, which is to eliminate sexism and end all oppression. National Women's Law Center NWLC works to protect and advance the progress of women and girls at work, in school, and in virtually every aspect of their lives. National Resources on Public Policy Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management APPAM aspires to be the leading professional organization dedicated to blending the talents of researchers, educators and practitioners in the production, dissemination and application of analysis bearing on public concerns. League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. National Academy of Public Administration NAPA is the preeminent organization dedicated to improving the performance of governance systems-the network of public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private companies that now share in the implementation of public policy National Policy Association NPA is an important source of information on contemporary policy choices for America and the world. The National Center for Public Policy Research The National Center for Public Policy Research is a non-partisan conservative/free market foundation established in 1982 and located on Capitol Hill. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The EEOC was established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC coordinates all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies. The Commission interprets employment discrimination laws, monitors the federal sector employment discrimination program, provides funding and support to state and local Fair Employment Practices Agencies (FEPAs), and sponsors outreach and technical assistance programs. Resources for Research on Women and Public Policy The White House Project -- NEW! -- The White House Project, a national, nonpartisan, non-for-profit organization, aims to advance women’s leadership in all communities and sectors, up to the U.S. presidency. By filling the leadership pipeline with a richly diverse, critical mass of women, we make American institutions, businesses and government truly representative. Through multi-platform programs, The White House Project creates a culture where America’s most valuable untapped resource—women—can succeed in all realms. Alan Guttmacher Institute Non-profit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education Center for Women Policy Studies The nation's first feminist policy research organization promoting justice and equality for women. Center for Law and Social Policy CLASP is an organization of program staff whose work is concentrated on family policy and access to civil legal assistance for low-income families. National Center for Policy Research for Women &
Families CPR is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is dedicated to providing information that can be used to improve the lives of women and families. The Women's Research and Education Institute WREI's mission is to identify issues affecting women and their roles in the family, workplace, and public arena, and to inform and help shape the public policy debate on these issues. Women In International Security WIIS is dedicated to increasing the influence of women in the field of foreign and defense policy by raising their numbers and visibility. WIIS offers a comprehensive set of programs designed to foster and promote women leaders in all sectors--government, business, think tanks, academia and the media. Women & Politics Institute at American University Located within the School of Public Affairs at American University, the Women & Politics Institute is dedicated to advancing the study and discussion of women and politics, promoting opportunities for women in politics, and training young women to become political leaders. Professional Development Resources for Women DC EcoWomen DC EcoWomen hosts an e-mail listserv as well as a monthly forum that provides environmental advocates an opportunity to network with like-minded women. Participants include women directly protecting the environment through work in nonprofit organizations, foundations and government agencies. We also welcome recent graduates new to the field. Each month's featured speaker is a leading environmental activist, who has achieved some of our greatest successes. DC Society of Young Professionals The Public Leadership Education Network PLEN offers programs for women students from across the country to learn about the public policy process and is committed to preparing women leaders as elected and appointed officials at all levels, as advocates for community organizations and interest groups, as heads of public interest research groups and as staff members working with public officials and agencies in formulating policy. Washington Woman An online paper which connects women from DC, Maryland and Virginia and focuses on needs and interests common to all. Women's Information Network The Women's Information Network (WIN) is an all-volunteer organization for young, pro-choice, Democratic women in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Founded on the idea that women can help women climb the ladder of success. |