| Women's March |
2017 |
USA |
Women's Rights, Equality |
Millions marched, political awareness |
https://www.womensmarch.com |
| UN Women |
2010 |
Global |
Gender Equality, Empowerment |
Established global standards for women |
https://www.unwomen.org |
| HeForShe |
2014 |
Global |
Men's Involvement in Gender Equality |
Promoted male advocates for gender equality |
https://www.heforshe.org |
| Me Too Movement |
2006 |
USA |
Sexual Harassment, Women's Rights |
Helped thousands share experiences |
https://metoomvmt.org |
| Global Fund for Women |
1987 |
Global |
Women's Rights, Activism |
Provided grants to women's organizations |
https://www.globalfundforwomen.org |
| National Organization for Women (NOW) |
1966 |
USA |
Women's Rights, Political Advocacy |
Key legal reforms for women's rights |
https://now.org |
| Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) |
1982 |
Global |
Gender Equality, Development |
Increased funding for women's rights |
https://www.awid.org |
| Women's Equality Party |
2015 |
UK |
Political Representation, Equality |
Pushed for women's policies in UK |
https://www.womensequality.org.uk |
| Plan International |
1937 |
Global |
Children's Rights, Gender Equality |
Programs empowering girls and women |
https://plan-international.org |
| Girls Who Code |
2012 |
USA |
Tech, Education |
Increased female tech participation |
https://girlswhocode.com |
| Black Women's Blueprint |
2015 |
USA |
Racial Justice, Women's Rights |
Focused on issues affecting black women |
https://blackwomensblueprint.org |
| Feminist Majority Foundation |
1987 |
USA |
Political Advocacy, Women's Rights |
Supported women's political candidates |
https://feministmajorityfoundation.org |
| Equality Now |
1992 |
Global |
Legal Advocacy, Women's Rights |
Focused on enforcing women's legal rights |
https://www.equalitynow.org |
| Women's Global Empowerment Fund |
2007 |
Global |
Economic Empowerment, Women |
Microfinanced women-led initiatives |
https://wgefund.org |
| Women for Women International |
1993 |
Global |
Social Justice, Economic Development |
Empowered women in conflict areas |
https://www.womenforwomen.org |
| World YWCA |
1855 |
Global |
Youth Advocacy, Women's Rights |
Largest women's movement in the world |
https://www.worldywca.org |
| National Partnership for Women & Families |
1971 |
USA |
Healthcare, Workplace Rights |
Advocated for family leave policies |
https://www.nationalpartnership.org |
| Women's Equality Network |
2016 |
UK |
Advocacy, Equality |
Collaborative network for women's issues |
https://www.womensnetwork.co.uk |
| Stop Street Harassment |
2008 |
USA |
Public Safety, Women's Rights |
Increased awareness of street harassment |
https://stopstreetharassment.org |
| Women for Women Foundation |
2013 |
Global |
Economic Rights, Community Building |
Provided support to women in conflict zones |
https://womenforwomen.org |
| Young Feminists Network |
2012 |
Global |
Youth Advocacy, Gender Equality |
Mobilized youth on feminist issues |
https://www.youngfeminists.net |
| Brave Space |
2018 |
USA |
Safe Spaces, Activism |
Developed safe communication spaces |
https://www.bravespace.org |
| Women's March on Washington |
2017 |
USA |
Political Action, Women's Rights |
Historic march following election |
https://www.womensmarch.com |
| The Representation Project |
2011 |
USA |
Media, Gender Equality |
Promotes female representation in media |
https://therepresentationproject.org |
| Gender Equality Advisory Council |
2018 |
Global |
Advisory, Policy Research |
Influenced G7 gender equality policy |
https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2018/04/the-gender-equality-advisory-council.html |
| White Ribbon Campaign |
1991 |
Global |
Violence Prevention, Men's Engagement |
Largest effort to end violence against women |
https://whiteribbon.ca |
| Sisters Uncut |
2014 |
UK |
Domestic Violence, Activism |
Feminist direct action against austerity |
https://sistersuncut.org |
| Women's Resource Center |
1976 |
USA |
Support Services, Advocacy |
Provided resources for women in need |
https://wrc.org |
| Girls Inc. |
1864 |
USA |
Education, Empowerment |
Empowered girls across the USA |
https://girlsinc.org |
| The Girl Effect |
2008 |
Global |
Poverty, Education |
Focused on girls' empowerment |
https://www.girleffect.org |
| Women in the World Foundation |
2010 |
Global |
Media, Activism |
Spotlight on global women's issues |
https://womenintheworld.com |
| The Fawcett Society |
1866 |
UK |
Women's Rights, Advocacy |
Promoted women's equality in the UK |
https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk |
| Fairy Godmother Foundation |
2007 |
USA |
Community Support, Empowerment |
Helped single mothers find employment |
https://fairygodmotherfoundation.org |
| Women in Politics |
2007 |
Global |
Political Empowerment, Representation |
Promotes women in political roles |
https://www.womeninpolitics.org |
| Women in Tech |
2011 |
USA |
STEM, Education |
Boosted female presence in tech |
https://techwomen.org |
| Women's Coalition for Access to Healthcare |
2015 |
USA |
Health Rights, Advocacy |
Advocated for women's health issues |
https://wcahealthcare.org |
| Equality Federation |
2000 |
USA |
LGBTQ+ Rights, Advocacy |
Championing equality for LGBTQ+ community |
https://equityfederation.org |
| New Wave Feminists |
2014 |
USA |
Pro-Life Feminism, Advocacy |
Advocated for pro-life feminism |
https://www.newwavefeminists.com |
| Feminist Frequency |
2009 |
USA |
Media Critique, Feminism |
Analyzed media through a feminist lens |
https://feministfrequency.com |
| Women Who Code |
2011 |
Global |
Tech, Career Development |
Promoted women in tech careers |
https://womenwhocode.com |
| UN Women's Commission on the Status of Women |
1946 |
Global |
Advocacy, Gender Rights |
Annual session on women's issues |
https://www.unwomen.org/en/csw |
| Gender Alliance |
2009 |
Global |
Trans Rights, Advocacy |
Supported trans rights globally |
https://genderalliance.org |
| SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective |
2005 |
USA |
Reproductive Rights, Advocacy |
Focused on women of color's health |
https://sistersong.net |
| Women's Economic Stability Project |
2016 |
USA |
Economic Empowerment, Support |
Helped women achieve economic security |
https://wesproject.org |
| Women Deliver |
2007 |
Global |
Health, Rights |
Global advocacy for girls and women |
https://womendeliver.org |
| Collective Action for Safe Spaces |
2017 |
Global |
Public Safety, Advocacy |
Fostered safe spaces for women |
https://casproject.org |
| Women's Institute for Secondary Education |
2004 |
USA |
Education, Advocacy |
Developed educational programs for women |
https://wise-education.org |
| Women in the World Summit |
2013 |
Global |
Women's Rights, Empowerment Events |
Hosted summit focused on women |
https://womenintheworld.com/summit/ |
| MenEngage Alliance |
2004 |
Global |
Men's Roles, Gender Equality |
Engaged men in gender equality |
https://menengage.org |
| Women with Disabilities Australia |
2009 |
Australia |
Disabilities, Gender Equality |
Advocated for women with disabilities |
https://www.wdadvocacy.org.au |
| ASPIRE Program |
2012 |
USA |
Leadership, Empowerment |
Empowered young women leaders |
https://aspireprogram.org |
| Women's International League for Peace and Freedom |
1915 |
Global |
Peace, Justice |
Promoted peace initiatives |
https://www.wilpf.org |
| Voices for Progress |
2016 |
USA |
Advocacy, Policy Change |
Pushed for progressive policies |
https://voicesforprogress.org |
| Women's Education Worldwide |
2000 |
Global |
Education, Empowerment |
Provided funding for girls' education |
https://weworldwide.org |
| Trust Women Foundation |
2012 |
Global |
Women's Rights, Reproductive Justice |
Promoted reproductive rights globally |
https://trustwomen.org |
| AWAKE Women |
2015 |
USA |
Youth Engagement, Advocacy |
Engaged young women in activism |
https://awakewomen.org |
| National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum |
1996 |
USA |
Racial Justice, Women's Rights |
Promoted rights for Asian Pacific women |
https://napawf.org |
| Count Me In |
2004 |
Global |
Economic Empowerment, Women |
Enabled women entrepreneurs |
https://countmein.org |
| Zainab's Advocacy Program |
2017 |
Global |
Children's Rights, Advocacy |
Focused on advocacy for girls' education |
https://zainabsadvocacy.org |
| Women's Freedom Network |
2011 |
USA |
Legal Support, Advocacy |
Provided support for women's legal issues |
https://womensfreedomnetwork.org |
| Women's Health Advocates |
2009 |
USA |
Healthcare, Women's Rights |
Promoted women's health initiatives |
https://womenshealthadvocates.org |
| Chase the Dream Foundation |
2015 |
USA |
Youth Empowerment, Advocacy |
Empowered at-risk youth through programs |
https://chasethedream.org |
| Girls' Education International |
2007 |
Global |
Education, Advocacy |
Increased access to education for girls |
https://girlseducationinternational.org |
| Women, Peace and Security Network |
1995 |
Global |
Peace, Security |
Promoted women's role in peace processes |
https://wps.org |
| Global Women's Leadership Network |
2018 |
Global |
Leadership Development, Women |
Developed programs for women leaders |
https://gwlent.org |
| Women's Business Enterprise National Council |
1997 |
USA |
Economic Empowerment, Business |
Certified women-owned businesses |
https://wbecouncil.org |
| National Center for Transgender Equality |
2003 |
USA |
Trans Rights, Advocacy |
Advocated for transgender rights |
https://transequality.org |
| United Nations Commission on the Status of Women |
"1946" |
"Global" |
"Global Women's Issues" |
"International forum for women's rights" |
"https://www.unwomen.org/en/csw" |
| International Women's Day |
"1909" |
"Global" |
"Women's Rights Advocacy" |
"Annual celebration of women's achievements" |
"https://www.internationalwomensday.com" |
| Feminist Majority |
1987 |
USA |
Women's Rights, Social Justice |
Increased representation of women in politics |
https://feministmajority.org |
| Women's Collective |
1993 |
USA |
Public Safety, Community Services |
Advocated for women's health and safety |
https://womenscollective.org |
| Women for Climate Justice |
2018 |
Global |
Climate Change, Justice |
Promoted women's role in climate issues |
https://women4climate.org |
| Women's Social and Economic Rights Project |
2008 |
Global |
Social Justice, Economic Rights |
Fought for women's economic rights |
https://wserp.org |
| Collective of Women Artists |
2012 |
Global |
Art, Activism |
Promoted women's rights through art |
https://womenartistscollective.org |
| Women in Action for a Common Future |
"2015" |
"Global" |
Environmental Justice, Gender Equality |
Focused on women's role in environmental justice |
https://womenaction.org |
| Women in Business Network |
"2015" |
"Global" |
Business, Empowerment |
Network for women in business |
https://womeninbusinessnetwork.org |
| Women Speak Out |
"2014" |
"USA" |
Advocacy, Awareness |
Raised awareness for women's issues |
https://womenspeakout.org |
| Women's Rights Coalition |
"1998" |
"USA" |
Advocacy, Legal Rights |
Developed programs for legal aid |
https://womensrightscoalition.org |
| National Black Women's Justice Institute |
"2017" |
"USA" |
racial justice, advocacy |
Addressed issues of black women in justice |
https://nbwji.org |
| Women for Women Global Initiative |
"2000" |
"Global" |
Economic Empowerment, Community |
Promoted women's economic empowerment globally |
https://womenfor womenglobal.org |
| Femmes de France |
"2004" |
"France" |
Women's Rights, Equality |
Advocated for women's rights in France |
https://femmesdefrance.org |
| Women's Business Ownership Act |
"1988" |
"USA" |
Economic Empowerment, Entrepreneurship |
Legislation supporting women entrepreneurs |
https://sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/women-business-owners |
| Gender Equality Network |
"2017" |
"Global" |
Gender Issues, Advocacy |
Network for gender equality advocates |
https://genetwork.org |
| Women's Legal Education and Action Fund |
"1992" |
"Canada" |
legal rights, advocacy |
Promoted women's equality through legal action |
https://leaf.ca |
| Global Women's Health Initiative |
"2018" |
"Global" |
Health, Advocacy |
Focused on health issues for women globally |
https://gwhealth.org |
| WOMEN'S NETWORK FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS |
"2005" |
"Global" |
Networking, Empowerment |
Established a global network for women |
https://wnsp.org |
| Women4Climate |
"2017" |
"Global" |
Climate Change, Advocacy |
Empowered women in climate action |
https://women4climate.org |
| Women for Gender Equality |
"2016" |
"Global" |
Gender Rights, Advocacy |
Promoted gender equality globally |
https://womenforgenderequality.org |
| Women's Leadership Project |
"2019" |
"USA" |
Leadership, Advocacy |
Trained women for leadership roles |
https://womensleadershipproject.org |
| Gender Equality Challenge |
"2019" |
"Global" |
Awareness Campaign, Advocacy |
Engaged communities in gender equality |
https://gechallenge.org |
| WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT NETWORK |
"2010" |
"Global" |
Community Support, Advocacy |
Network for women empowerment initiatives |
https://wen.org |
| Women & Gender in Global Perspectives |
"2014" |
"USA" |
Research, Advocacy |
Promoted research on women and gender issues |
https://wggp.org |
| Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative |
"2005" |
"Global" |
Human Rights, Advocacy |
Promoted human rights and women's issues |
https://realizingrights.org |
| Gender Justice League |
"2013" |
"USA" |
Trans Rights, Activism |
Advocated for gender justice and equality |
https://genderjusticeleague.org |
| Women's Equality Day Coalition |
"1994" |
"USA" |
Advocacy, Awareness |
Promoted women's rights awareness initiatives |
https://wedco.org |
| Global Women's LeadHERship Forum |
"2020" |
"Global" |
Leadership, Mentorship |
Encouraged women leaders across regions |
https://leadHERshipforum.org |
| Southern Women's Network |
"1999" |
"USA" |
Networking, Support |
Connected Southern women leaders |
https://southernwomen.org |
| 5280 Women's Alliance |
"2016" |
"USA" |
Advocacy, Representation |
Supported women's voices in policy |
https://5280women.org |
| UN Women Religious Leaders |
"2019" |
"Global" |
Religious Advocacy, Gender Equality |
Focused on faith-based gender equality |
https://unwomen-religiousleaders.org |
| Women's Business Institute |
"2007" |
"USA" |
Entrepreneurship, Education |
Provided education and resources for women |
https://womensbusinessinstitute.org |
| Women of Color Network |
"2005" |
"USA" |
Advocacy, Support |
Focused on issues affecting women of color |
https://wocnetwork.org |
| Women for Change |
"2008" |
"Global" |
Women Empowerment, Advocacy |
Promoted community-led women's initiatives |
https://womenforchange.org |
| Women & Girls Initiative |
"2014" |
"Global" |
Advocacy, Youth Empowerment |
Focused on girl empowerment initiatives |
https://womengirlsinitiative.org |
| Women Civic Engagement Coalition |
"2015" |
"USA" |
Civic Engagement, Advocacy |
Promoted women's engagement in political processes |
https://wcec.org |
| Women in Leadership Program |
"2012" |
"Global" |
Leadership Development, Mentorship |
Developed future women leaders |
https://womenleaves.org |
| Women Global Leaders Forum |
"2021" |
"Global" |
Leadership, Advocacy |
Connected women leaders globally for exchange |
https://wglf.org |
| Women in Development Network |
"2009" |
"USA" |
Development, Empowerment |
Focused on women's development initiatives |
https://wodnet.org |
| Equal Opportunity Advisory Council |
"1985" |
"USA" |
Economic Equality, Advocacy |
Advised on policies for equal opportunity |
https://eoac.org |
| Women for International Development |
"1985" |
"USA" |
International Development, Advocacy |
Promoted women's rights in development |
https://wfid.org |
| Feminist Majority Foundation |
1987 |
USA |
Women's Rights, Advocacy |
Developed resources for women's rights organizations |
https://feministmajorityfoundation.org |
| Gender Equality Society |
2019 |
Global |
Equality Advocacy, Awareness |
Focused on grassroots advocacy for gender issues |
https://gendersociety.org |
| Women Empowering Women International |
2015 |
Global |
Development, Empowerment |
Strengthened women's organizations globally |
https://wewi.org |
| Women Speak |
"2014" |
"USA" |
Activism, Empowerment |
Amplified women's voices for social issues |
https://womenspeak.org |
| Young Women's Alliance |
"2012" |
"USA" |
Networking, Leadership |
Supported young women in their careers |
https://youngwomensalliance.org |
| Women in STEM Education Foundation |
"2020" |
"Global" |
Education, STEM |
Promoted women in science and technology |
https://wisefoundation.org |
| Girl Up |
"2010" |
"USA" |
Youth Advocacy, Education |
Empowered girls through advocacy |
https://girlup.org |
| Women and Democracy Network |
"2011" |
"Global" |
Governance, Women's Rights |
Connected women leaders globally for democracy |
https://wdn.org |
| Smart Women Securities |
"2005" |
"USA" |
Finance, Investment |
Educated women on finance and investment |
https://smartwomen.org |
| Women's Peace Initiative |
"2008" |
"Global" |
Peacebuilding, Advocacy |
Promoted women's roles in peacebuilding |
https://womenspeaceinitiative.org |
| Women Allowed in Sports |
"2014" |
"USA" |
Sports Equality, Advocacy |
Advocated for women in sports |
https://womenallowedinsports.org |
| Women Against Sexual Harassment |
"2009" |
"Global" |
Awareness, Advocacy |
Focused on reducing sexual harassment globally |
https://was.org |