Women of the YWCA    Women and Violence     Women Taking Action     Women's Health and Fitness     Women and Families     Women on the Web     Women and Work     Women Who Inspire     Women as Volunteers     Women and Government  Girls and Young Women

Women of the YWCA

• YWCA of/du Canada - the national office which represents all 38 member associations
  
  
• World YWCA - headquarters of the worldwide movement in Geneva, Switzerland
  
  
• Week Without Violence - an annual YWCA event promoting violence-free living
  
  
• A Woman's Guide to Rental Housing in Waterloo Region & A Woman's Guide to Custody, Access and Support for Dependant Children- are resources produced by the Joint Social Action & Advocacy Committee of the YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo and the YWCA of Cambridge. These documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader software, available free from Adobe's website

Women and Violence

• White Ribbon Campaign - an organization of men working to end men's violence against women
  
  
• Anti-Violence Links - information from the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
  
  
• Niagara Region Info Site for Women - links on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse and more
  
  
• Sexual Assault Information Page (SAIP) - considered one of the best resources on the Web
  
  
• Violencefree.net - a collaborative effort between the Waterloo Region Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council and the YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo
  
  
• Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children - centre based at the University of Western Ontario in London

• Catholic Family Couseling : NON-DENOMINATIONAL organization offering individual, family and couples counseling. CFC is home to Waterloo Region’s Family Violence Unit working on ending the cycle of violence within families.

Women Taking Action

• Mediawatch - a national, volunteer feminist organization working to eliminate sexism in the media
  
  
• Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women - a national non-governmental organization committed to advancing the position of women in society
  
  
• Women Watch - the United Nations Internet gateway on the advancement and empowerment of women
  
  
• Women's Rights Are Human Rights - Amnesty International Canada's resource centre on women and human rights
  
  
• Canadian Council on Social Development - research and analysis on social programs serving children, families and communities
  
  
• Canadian Women's Movement Archives - a repository of grass roots material on the women's movement, housed at the University of Ottawa
  
  
• National Action Committee on the Status of Women - the largest feminist organization in Canada

• Centre for Community Change - helping low-income people build powerful, effective organizations
  
  
• Women's Human Rights Resources - information compiled by the Bora Laskin Law Library at the University of Toronto
  
  
• Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women - promoting women's rights to safe, empowering, relevant and useful education and training
  
  
• Association for Women's Rights in Development - an international membership organization working for gender equality in sustainable development
  
  
• National Association of Women and the Law - working to improve the legal status of women in Canada through law reform
  
  
• Women in the Economy - an UNPAC project - the UN Platform for Action committee's site on women's paid and unpaid work, and the how the economy can change to recognize women's contributions

• The Miss__G Project: Supporting the addition of Women’s Studies courses to High School curriculum.

• Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action : website dedicated to creating equality for Canadian Women. Follows stories such as income equality, social justice issues, child care, poverty and violence

• Women's Environment and Development Organization  : international news from the Women’s Environment and Development Organization. News and Discussions on the environment, sustainability, Women’s economic health and Poverty

• Code Pink 4 Peace : Women’s activist group working for peace, as well as access to improvements in healthcare and supporting female politicians

• International Women's Rights Action Watch  : IWRAW now is the primary international nongovernmental organization that facilitates use of international human rights treaties to promote women’s human rights and rights within families.

Women's Health and Fitness

• Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - supporting the advancement of breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment
  
  
• Canadian Women's Health Network - a network of professionals dedicated to information sharing, education and advocacy for women's health
  
  
• Planned Parenthood Online - information on sexual health and birth planning
  
  
• Women's Health Matters - information from women's health experts at the Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre
  
  
• Ontario Breast Screening Program - screening sites and cancer information
  
  
• REIQCS - French language information on breast cancer
  
  
• Look Good Feel Better - helping women cope with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments
  
  
• Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity - encourages girls and women to get out of the bleachers and involved in sport
  
  
• Women's Addiction Foundation - wellness for women whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance abuse

• International Women's and Children's Health Network: website discussing women and children’s health internationally

• Our Bodies Ourselves : website with updated information on Women’s Health. Based the book “Our Bodies Ourselves”

• Women's Self Esteem : website dedicated to exploring women and their self-esteeem. Offers great videos to allow viewers to become media literate, resources to improve self-esteem and build self-esteem.
  

Women and Families

• Child Care Connection - a resource and referral system for parents, guardians and caregivers in the K-W/Cambridge area
  
  
• Canadian Child Care Federation - working to improve the quality of child care services for Canadian families
  
  
• Mothers Are Women - a site for mothers who have chosen to be primary caregivers for their children
  
  
• Association of Early Childhood Educators - a professional association creating awareness and respect for the education of young children in Ontario.
  
  
• Child & Family Canada - a information site dedicated to child care, child development and family life
  
  
• Caregiver Network - a national information source for caregivers
  
  
• Ministry of Children and Youth - provincial government ministry responsible for child care

Women on the Web

• Web Networks Community - A deep and diverse array of social change resources and communities
  
  
• Wired Woman Society - a place where women can learn and share ideas about new media technology
  
  
• Digital Eve - a unique women's organization about technology, creativity and community. There is a chapter in Kitchener-Waterloo.
  
  
• Womenspace - online activism for women's rights and civic participation

• Womens media center: website dedicated to providing women a variety of sources to get there news. Promotes networking, training and research for women.

• Women's E news News & stories linked to women’s lives.

Women and Work

• Canadian Women's Business Network - an online network of women in business, providing exposure, resources and alliance-building opportunities
  
  
• Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs - an active association for managers and professionals for over twenty years
  
  
• Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology - empowering and supporting women in science since 1981. Includes career path info for young women
  
  
• Women in Trades & Technology National Network - an education and advocacy organization, supporting women in trades, technology, operations and blue collar work
  
  
• Canadian Women in Communications - advancing the involvement and impact of women in communications industries
  
  
• Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Ontario - provide a forum for networking and information sharing. Includes information on the local Cambridge chapter
  
  
• Guelph Women In Networking - a professional association for business women in the Guelph area
  
  
• Work At Home Moms - an online magazine for mothers working from home
  
  
• Women in Film And Television - Toronto - helping women in film, television and digital media build and sustain their careers
  
  
• Women Entrepreneurs of Canada - a resource, support and opportunity network for established women entrepreneurs

Women Who Inspire

• Inventive Women - telling the stories of Canadian women inventors, and inspiring innovation in the next generation
  
  
• Famous Five Foundation - commemorating the Famous 5 and the 1829 person's case, which recognized Canadian women as persons under the law
  
  
• Cool Women - profiles of fascinating Canadian women and girls, discussion board, resources
  
  
• Women's Achievements - the National Library of Canada highlights women's achievements in a variety of fields
  
  
• Women in Canadian History - a resource from the author of Her Story: Women from Canada's past

Women as Volunteers

• Charity Village - news, jobs, information and resources for staff and volunteers in the Canadian nonprofit sector
  
  
• Imagine - the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy's program to promote public and corporate giving, volunteering and support for the community
  
  
• World Volunteer Web - a United Nations portal on volunteering, stemming from the International Year of Volunteers in 2001
  
  
• Energize Inc. - a U.S.-based resource for leaders of volunteers
  
  
• Volunteer Canada - supporting and facilitating the work of volunteers in Canada
  
  
• Nonprofits Can - An resource hub created by the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy for nonprofit and voluntary organizations in Canada

Women and Government

• Ontario Women's Directorate - the Ontario government department responsible for action on issues of concern to women; in particular social, justice and economic issues
  
  
• Status of Women Canada - a federal government agency which promotes gender equality, and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of Canada
  
  
• Ontario Human Rights Commission - enforces the Ontario Human Rights Code and promotes the advancement of Human Rights

• National Council of Women in Canada : resources and news from the National Council of Women Canada

Girls & Young Women

• Gurls.com - fun website for girls and young women. Games, activities and discussions covering a wide variety of issues affecting the lives of girls and young women.
  
  

• Kick Action online community for girls and young women who are engaged in the world around them. Supporting girls and young women’s ideas. Website offers great resources to get involved in your community.
  

• Go Girls Only.org : site is maintained by Girl Scouts but offers fun games and quizzes that encourage girls and young women to discover there full potential.

• Girls Inc.org : Inspiring all girls to be STRONG, SMART, & BOLD

• Girls @ Play : Link for girls who are involved in sports.

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