NOW / Alice Paul Institute | Activist / Feminist Resources | Government / Legal / Voting Information | Healthcare / Reproductive Healthcare | Herstory | LGBTQ+ Resources | Mothers, Homemakers and Working Women | Politics | Violence Against Women | Young Feminists
NOW / Alice Paul Institute
NOW Foundation
501(c)(3) organization devoted to furthering women’s rights through education and litigation
Alice Paul Institute
Furthers the legacy of Alice Paul by furthering gender equality and bringing recognition to organizations and historic sites that honor women
Activist / Feminist Resources
An Economy of Our Own (AEOO)
Today’s economy is the product of 2400 years of male-only discourse. We put YOU at the center of an economic agenda.
Feminist Majority Foundation
Dedicated to equality and the elimination of discrimination of all kinds
Global Fund for Women
Supports gender justice movements around the world
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
Dedicated to winning economic equity for all women and eliminating barriers to their full participation in society
International Center for Research on Women
A global research institute whose mission is to empower women, advance equality and fight poverty
Geena Davis Institute on Gender Stereotypes in Media
Scholarships for Women (MoneyGeek)
To the Contrary
On PBS, a discussion of issues from diverse perspectives
Women’s Enews
A professional news service on issues of importance to women — stories and insight not found in the mainstream media
Government / Legal / Voting Information
New Jersey State Legislature
Search for state senators and assembly persons, and proposed legislation (bills)
National League of Women Voters
A non-partisan organization working to increase understanding of major public policy issues and to influence public policy through education and advocacy
Legal Services of New Jersey
Attorneys who represent individuals who cannot afford legal services
Library of Congress Database
Search for laws and proposed laws (bills)
Healthcare / Reproductive Healthcare
(a) Health and Reproductive Services
HealthCare.gov
Offers options to find national health coverage that meets your needs and budget
Mifeprex – the Early Option Pill
For women and providers who want to know how to prescribe and order the product, and where to get it
Period Action Day (PAD)
Period Action Day is a day hosted by PERIOD. Take action again period poverty and stigma through service, education, or advocacy. PAD takes place every second Saturday of October.
Planned Parenthood New Jersey
Providing confidential, comprehensive reproductive healthcare
Women’s Health Interactive
An inclusive and passionate team of sex-positive writers and industry professionals who are dedicated to having open, honest, and fearless conversations about sex, sexual health, and relationships
(b) Healthcare and Reproductive Rights Advocacy Groups
Healthcare-NOW!
Advocates the passage of national, single-payer healthcare legislation
Labor Campaign for Single Payer
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Fights for access to abortion care, birth control, paid parental leave, and protections from pregnancy discrimination
NJ Universal Healthcare Coalition
Provides information about creating a more humane healthcare systems
Physicians for a National Health Program
Physicians for Reproductive Choice & Health
Pro-Choice Public Education Project
A national reproductive justice organization working to engage young women, transgender and gender non-conforming young people
Single-Payer Action
A national non-profit seeking Medicare for All
Herstory
19th Amendment: Giving Women the Right to Vote
Gifts of Speech: Women’s Speeches From Around the World
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Our Sister Bookshops
Celebrating women authors, artists and activists
Remember the Women Institute
Research and cultural activities that contribute to including women in history with a special emphasis on women in the context of the Holocaust, its aftermath, and post-World War II immigration
Sheroes Empowering Pre-Teen Girls
Speaking While Female Speech Bank
Free online repository of women’s speeches to promote awareness about women’s public voice
Women’s History
Learn about the half of history missing from many history books, in partnership with ThoughtCo.
Women and Social Movements in the U.S. 1600-2000
Women in World History
Curriculum for teachers, parents, any interested persons
LGBTQ+ Resources
The Advocate
The nation’s leading LGBTQ+ magazine
GLMA
Directory of Health Professionals advancing LGBTQ Equality
Glassdoor
Companies that champion LGBTQ employees
LGBTQ & Student Resources
How to find and foster a welcoming campus
PFLAG
Official site for organization of LGTBQ+ and their Allies (parents, friends, and families)
Rainbow Wedding Network
Free registry, tips for planning LGBTQ+ weddings
Mothers, Homemakers and Working Women
a) Resources
Center for People in Transition
A social service agency dedicated to assisting displaced homemakers in becoming self-sufficient
Grants and Resources for Single Mothers
La Leche League in New Jersey
International non-profit dedicated to supporting breast feeding
Guide to Negotiating for the Pay You Deserve
Women’s Opportunity Center
Helping women gain economic self-sufficiency through education, job readiness, networking, outreach, referrals and emotional support
Women’s Yellow Pages
A guide to women-owned businesses and organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region
b) Advocacy Groups
Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey, Inc.
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
Politics
The 19th
An independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy.
Free-to-consume and free-to-republish journalism that reimagines politics and policy coverage through a gender lens.
The Center for American Women and Politics
Research, education and outreach that promotes greater understanding of women’s participation in politics and government, enhances women’s influence and leadership in public life and expands diversity of women in politics and government
Center for Women in Government and Civil Society, Rockefeller College
ALICE’s List
Raises campaign contributions to support pro-choice women candidates for local political office in South Jersey
EMILY’s List
The nation’s largest grassroots political network, raising campaign contributions for pro-choice Democratic women candidates running for the House, U.S. Senate and for governor; helping women candidates build strong, winning campaigns; and helping mobilize women voters
National Women’s Political Caucus
Training and supporting women running for public office
Project Vote Smart
A citizen’s toolkit, promoting factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials
Supermajority
A voting advocacy hub focused not only on protecting women’s rights, but on bringing women together as a political force that transcends age, race, and background.
The Campaign School at Yale University
A non-partisan, issue-neutral political campaign-training program, that aims to increase the number and influence of women in elected and appointed office around the world
Violence Against Women
a) Domestic and Sexual Violence Against Women
Domestic violence resources in Philadelphia
Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women
EndtheBacklog – End the rape kit backlog.
Financial Advice and Links to Resources for Women in Abusive Relationships
National Domestic Violence Hotline: How to create a Safety Plan
SERV Services Empowering Rights of Victims (Camden, Cumberland and Gloucester Counties)
Purple Purse – Allstate Foundation to end Domestic Violence & Financial Abuse
Curriculum and other resources for victims of domestic violence and allies
b) Trafficking
New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
Polaris Project
Operates National Human Trafficking Hotline and provides information and resources including for LGBT victims
The SOAP Project
Founded by Theresa Flores, a trafficking victim, to provide prevention education and advocacy for trafficking victims
Women Under Siege
A project of the Women’s Media Center (WMC) investigating how sexualized violence is used globally as a tool in genocide and conflict
Young Feminists
A Mighty Girl
The world’s largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls
Feminist Campus
World’s largest feminists student network
Generation Ratify
Youth-led movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and advance gender equality in the United States of America
Girls Inc.
Building a new generation of leaders
New Moon Magazine for Girls
An ezine for girls aged 8-14