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Women's Activities in Europe |

EU-Countries
GENERAL LINKS
European Database Women in Decision Making
European Platform of Women Scientists Seeks to support the work of a whole range of existing national, European and international networks of women scientists by “networking the networks”
European Women's Lobby Non-governmental women's organization informing about policy developments in the EU, Newsletter
GenderNet Transnational initiative for the networking and linking of strategies, methods, and concepts in gender mainstreaming
KARAT Regional coalition of organizations and individuals that works to ensure gender equality in the CEE/CIS countries, monitors the implementation of international agreements and lobbies for the needs and concerns of women in the region at all levels of decision-making fora.
Network of East-West Women An international communication and resource network supporting dialogue, informational exchange, and activism among those concerned about the status of women in Central and Eastern Europe, the Newly Independent States, and the Russian Federation.
Social Platform The members of the Social Platform represent thousands of organisations, associations and other voluntary groups at local, regional, national and European level representing the interests of a wide range of civil society
Stability Pact Gender Task Force The main objective is the promotion of greater women's political participation in South Eastern Europe
Women in Development Europe (WIDE) News, events, press releases, European Women's Talent Bank
Women Against Violence Europe Wave-net unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkthemen
Youngwomen - Womenlobby Presentation of abroad mobilization of young women in all countries of the European Union to discuss equality of women and men and strategies to integrate their concerns in all areas
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AUSTRIA
BiografieA Datenbank und Lexikon österreichischer Frauenbiografien am Institut für Wissenschaft und Kunst in Wien
CeiberWeiber Women's Online Journal
The Co-ordination Unit for Gender Mainstreaming within the ESF Aimed at incorporating a gender sensitive perspective in all activities and measures undertaken
Frauenservice/ Women's Service Works conceptually and practically in the areas of consulting, education, projects, and job market related measures for women
Solidarity among Women Association engaged in media and educational work on the situation of women in Africa, Asia and South America (Summary of website in English)
Women's Health Center, Graz Women’s relevant search index, database, catalogue, information about health, international women’s network (English summary)
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BELGIUM
Amazone Support network for women's organization
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BULGARIA
Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation Promotes social equality and women's human rights in Bulgaria through research, education and advocacy programs
CZECH REPUBLIC
Centrum pro Gender Studies Center for Women’s and Gender Studies at Prague (English site under construction)
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CYPRUS
Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies [M.I.G.S.] An organization that is politically active and supports research in the areas of gender, media, and society at the same time, focused on the Mediterranean region
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DENMARK
Danish Centre for Research on Women and Gender Informs the general public of the results of women's studies and gender research in Denmark and internationally
Forum for Gender & Culture KVINVO Danish Centre for Information on Women and Gender
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GERMANY
business-women A site for women women managers and self-employed women (German only)
Center of Excellence Women and Science Think tank for men and women in the area of science and research in Germany
Deutscher Frauenrat The German National Women's Council is a network of 53 women's unions and organizations and works as a political lobby group. It includes 11 Million single members
Deutscher Frauenring Non-political and non-confessional organization that works on public education. (German only)
Deutsches Gründerinnen Forum e.V., Berlin Network for experts: lobbying, networking networks, visualizing women's entrepeneurship (German only). Site under construction.
die media Internet and media service for women
digitale-chancen A foundation that support virtual projects, especially for women's Internet projects (German only)
Feministisches-Rechtsinstitut The Feminist Rights Institute in Hamburg works to raise awarenes on the influence that law has on the reproduction of societal gender relations and to formulate feminist legal positions (German only)
FemNet Interactive Web site for women (German only)
Frauen-ans-Netz Background and information of the campaign, "Women onto the Net" (German only)
Frauenbildungs- und Ferienhaus Zülpich Educational opportunities for and by women: week, weekend, and yearly sessions; educational vacation seminars; continuing education (German only)
Frauen-Computer-Schulen in der Bundesrepublik Homepage of women's computer schools and women's technology centers in Germany and Austria (German only)
Frauen geben Technik neue Impluse Job Search-Engine, Events, Database (German only)
Frauen-Info-Service im WWW Internet service for women (German only)
Frauen Internet Projekt A women's Internet project that reveals trends about women's Internet use (German only)
Frauen-Internet-Projekt - Freie Universität Berlin The women's Internet project at the Free University in Berlin studies women as Internet users (German only)
Frauenlinks A collection of women's links on education, research, projects, career, Internet, and literature (German only)
FUN - FrauenUmweltnetz A network of women working in the environmental sector: in public, in expert circles, in politics and planning (German only)
FrauenInternetRessourcen Research project, "The Web for Women," at the University of Kiel with addresses and more (German only)
ida Networking, professional exchange of knowledge and ideas, education and development of joint public relations
Internetcafé Women's Web site about companies, projects, women's computer school, witch sites, and things worth reading (German only)
Investorin Women's finance site with career-coaching, company profiles, finance and insurance comparisons, and investment clubs (German only)
Stiftung Zurückgeben A foundation that supports Jewish women in art and science (German only)
Terre Des Femmes German organization for women's rights
Webgrrls Deutschland A network to promote women's use of electronic media (German only)
Woman Only Mail and News Communication network for women, directory for women's issues, personal homepages (German only)
Womnet The network unit of the NRO-Frauenforum e.V., a network of non-governemntal development organizations based in Bonn, Germany. Womnet's objective is to strengthen the participation of women's organizations in global governance processes
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FRANCE
Chiennes de Garde Supports female politicians, and other women in the public spotlight, who become the target of sexual embarrassment
L'Annuaire au Feminine Electronic resources on women in France. (Site under construction)
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ITALY
Server Donne Links to university departments and libraries
WOW-Women On Work Onlus Creation of training courses in radio and multimedia sector, mainly for women; planning and realisation of local, national and European radio productions; market researches in the radio sector
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NETHERLANDS
Feminism Publications and more links
vrouwen.net Events, mailing list, conferences, index
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POLAND
eFKa Polish feminist women's organization
Interalia A Journal for Queer Studies
La Strada Works to combat trafficking in women and prostitution
The Network of East-West Women - Polska (NEWW) Communication and network organization
Nike Organization for women working in finance and cultural studies
Polish Federation for Woman and Family Planning Defends women's right to choose
The Women's Helpline For health and contraception issues
Women's Rights Center Founded in 1994, the center advocates a gender perspective in the law-making process, in the application of law and that women and men are equal before the law
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ROMANIA
International League of Romanian Women (LIFERO) Linking space for all women's organizations in Romania
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SLOVAKIA
Union of Mother Centres Mission is to reach the appreciation and honour for motherhood in the society and co-create the supportive conditions for motherhood in order to advocate the highest interest of a child.
SWEDEN
Feminist Initiative Swedish political party for women's rights and gender equality
Kvinnoforumgruppen Events, publications
Web Sweden a Women's Empowerment Base Women and society, health, news, violence and abuse
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UNITED KINGDOM
Beyond Access: Gender, Education and Development Gender equality and school education
Eldis Gateway to Development Information Edited at the Institute for Development Studies at the University of Sussex, Eldis provides extensive resources (reports, country profiles, job openings) on development including a special section on gender (above link)
Engender Information, research and networking for women in Scotland, gender issues, Scottish Parliament, events
Network for Professional UK Women Meeting place for professional women
UK Gender and Development Network A membership network of nearly 200 practitioners, academics and consultants working on gender and development issues in the UK, GADN is active in advocacy and awareness raising, lobbying government and providing on policies and projects
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Non-EU Countries:
GENERAL LINKS
KARAT Works to ensure gender equality, monitors the implementation of international agreements and lobbies for the needs and concerns of women at all levels of decision-making fora
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BOSNIA
Woman and Society: Research, Policy and Advocacy Center Sarajevo Feminist research and political network (Site under construction)
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CROATIA
B.a.B.e Organization, located in Zagreb, Croatia, which advocated the affirmation and implementation of women's human rights (Site under construction)Centre for Women's Studies Croatia The Centre for Women's Studies is the first and only independent educational centre in Croatia offering a place for academic discussion on issues concerning women today. Center for Women War Victims, Zagreb Home of the Women's Memory Project that collects documentation, texts, materials, press etc. on women's movements during wartime in the Balkan region
Information Board for Women in Zagreb A broad initiative with a library, a publishing house and database for women
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GEORGIA
Georgian Women NGOs Coalition A coalition of women's NGOs in Georgia
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MOLDOVA
Women for Contemporary Society Addresses human trafficking and prostitution
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SERBIA
Address List of Women's Organizations in Serbia List of various women's organizations, including the well-known Autonomous Women's Center (AWC)
Autonomous Women's Center (AWC) A feminist, non-governmental organization against violence against women
Women's/ Gender Studies Association of Countries in Transition (WGSACT) Focus on education and women
Women's Studies Center Online journal, library, conferences in Belgrad
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RUSSIA
Network of East-West Women Network for empowerment of women by cross-cultural dialogue, networking, campaigns and education
Russian Feminist Resources Links to articles and books
Russian Feminism Resources home page Directory about women's issues and women's studies in the Former Soviet Union. Activism, academics, health, politics
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SWITZERLAND
Fachstelle für Gleichstellung der Stadt Zurich Department for equal opportunities of the city of Zurich (German only)
femdat A comprehensive Swiss database of women scientists and experts from various professions
Gender Health Information platform for health (Available in English, French, Italian only)
Lares Initiative for strengthening the role of women in city planning
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City-based Networks:
BERLIN
AHGATA Provides help to witnesses of violent crimes
Berliner Frauenbund 1945 e.V The Berlin women's alliance stands for improving women's chances on the labor market and for women's equal opportunities in the working sector
divida Stiftung The foundation helps discriminated girls and women in their third phase of life by mutual support, the creation of shared active areas and by the assurance of sustainable resources.
DRK KV Berlin-City e.V. - Bacim Information center and helpline for Turkish women, operated by the German Red Cross
Europäische Akademie für Frauen in Politik und Wirtschaft Berlin The European Academy for Women in Politics and Commerce in Berlin - counseling, e-quality management, projects, research, publications, networking and communication
Frauencomputerzentrum Berlin Berlin women's computer center; continuing education offerings, preparation for re-entry into the work force, professional use of multimedia technology
Frauen in Akademie und Wissenschaft (AK) Discusses the forms, mechanisms, and justifications for the inclusion or exclusion of women; study men's and women's academic careers from 1700 to 2000
Frauen in Berlin Information and outcomes of the Berlin women's movement: women's organizations, projects, travel opportunities, information about women's health and girls
Frauen in Führungspositionen See "Weiterbildung" for seminars offerings for women in leadership positions on i.e. development of leadership qualities, acquisition of (self)-motivational skills, practice of behaviors and reactions to leadership tasks
Frauen-Internet-Projekt - Freie Universität Berlin The women's Internet project at the Free University in Berlin studies women as Internet users
FRAUEN - LERNEN - INTERNET A project tutorial at the Free University in Berlin offering courses for and with faculty that are underrepresented in the university's regular course offering
Frauen nach der Wende Women after the 1989 reunification of Germany - a follow-up on women's access to economic resources
Goldrausch, Frauennetzwerk e.V. Goldrausch is an autonomous feminist funding network
Initiative selbständifer Immigrantinnen (ISI e.V.) Support for migrant women
Interkulturelles Frauenzentrum SUSI offers courses, support, and events
Kobra Founded by the Berliner Frauenbund 1945 (see above); working for equal opportunities for women in the work and educational sectors
Netzwerk jüdischer Frauen A network of Jewish women in commerce, academia, the media, and other organizations
Senatsverwaltung Berlin The Berlin Senate Office - information on work opportunities and career training for women
Stadt der Frauen - Überparteiliche Fraueninitiative Berlin A non-partisan alliance of politically engaged women and public figures from Parliament factions, the Berlin state government, labor unions, universities, the media, and women's projects
Weiterbildungsdatenbank Berlin Database with information about further education and training through the Berlin Senate Office for Labor, Career Training, and Women
Weiterbildung FU Berlin Diverse women's education programs at the Free University Berlin
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HAMBURG
Beratung für Frauen in Hamburg (Biff) Advice for women in Hamburg: Altona - Eimsbüttel - Harburg - Winterhunde
BFBM - Bundesverband der Frauen im freien Beruf und Management e.V. Lectures, events, and discussions for self-employed women Business und Professional Women Regular meetings and information sessions with prominent women from the public and private sectors
EFA - Informations- und Beratungsstelle Frau und Beruf Counseling and courses for career orientation, unemployment, self-employment, entrepeneurship, and more
Frau und Arbeit e.V. Educational institute and career learning opportunities
Frauenbildungszentrum "Denk(t)räume" Events, cultural and political (continuing) education opportunities, library, press archive, video archive
Hamburg Adresses for Women Contacts and adresses for women in Hamburg
Hamburg Women's Page Information for women in Hamburg
Kontaktstudium für ältere Erwachsene Continuing education opportunities for more elderly students (men and women)
Weiterbildungsangebote in Hamburg Continuing education opportunities for women (new brochure available)
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VIENNA
Frauenbüro der Stadt Wien Women's office of Vienna
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Aktualisiert: 23.08.2007, meb
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