Movement Name Founded Year Location Focus Areas Key Achievements Website
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