Women and Politics

Coalition Against Trafficking in Women

The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) is a US-based human rights NGO that works internationally to oppose all forms of sexual exploitation. Their website contains news updates, statements, research papers, reports, submissions to UN consultations and other material. There are also overviews of key issues dealt with by CATW, together with a set of FAQs, and a page outline its work. The site is available in English and Spanish.

Global Fund for Women

The Global Fund for Women is "a nonprofit grantmaking foundation that advances women's human rights worldwide." It is "a network of women and men who believe that ensuring women's full equality and participation in society is one of the most effective ways to build a just, peaceful and sustainable world." It was established in 1987, and "makes grants to seed, strengthen and link women's rights groups based outside the United States working to address human rights issues".

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch is an independent, non-governmental organisation which seeks to protect human rights all over the world. Its website includes annual reports on the human rights situation, including legal developments, around the world (1989 onwards). It also provides news updates, videos and photographs. The content can be browsed by country or topic. Site headings are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish; much of the content is also available in multiple languages.

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