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This is a list of women's organization by civics.

International
All India Democratic Women's Association – founded in 1981 to achieve women's emancipation in India • Yes Helping Hand – Founded in 2009 for empowerment and employment of Women, Disabled people of Nepal • Alliance of Pan American Round Tables – founded 1916 to foster women's relationships throughout the Americas • Arab Feminist Union – founded 1945 • Associated Country Women of the World – international organization formed in 1933 • The Association of Junior League International – Women's development organization founded in 1901 • Beta Sigma Phi – founded 1931 • Communist Women's International (1920–1930) – established to advance communist ideas among women • Council of Women World Leaders – Membership of nearly all the world's current and former women presidents and prime ministers • Ellevate Network – Global professional network dedicated to closing the gender achievement gap (founded 1997) • Equality Now – founded in 1992 to ensure gender equality and an end to violence against womenEvery Woman Foundation – celebrating International Women's Day • Gather the Women Global Matrix — A global grassroots network of women activating the Divine Feminine in Leadership (founded 2003) • Graduate Women International – Organized to promote women's education (founded 1919) • Inner Wheel Club – founded 1924 for the wives and daughters of Rotarians • International Alliance of Women – founded in 1904 to advocate suffrage • International Alliance for Women – founded 1980 for professional women • International Association of Women Police – (established 1915) network for women in law enforcement and criminal justice • International Council of Women – founded in the year 1888, first international women's organization • International Federation for Research in Women's History – founded 1987, organizes international conferences • International Federation of Business and Professional Women – founded 1930, network for professional women • International Federation of Women Lawyers – founded 1944, enhances the status of women and children by providing legal aid, legal literacy and education programs, and through advocacy, law reform, research and publications • International Women's Forum – founded 1974 • International Women's Health Coalition – founded 1984, based in New York to advocate for issues pertaining to women's health, this foundation also helps bring to light severe issues such as the stigmatization of women's health • International Women's Management Development Network - founded 1984 in Brussels, Belgium. • International Women's Suffrage Alliance – major suffrage organization • LeanIn.Org – founded in 2013, runs programs that counter gender stereotypes and advance opportunities for all women. Time's Up (movement)Little Entente of Women – umbrella organization for Eastern European women's groups • National Association of Women in Construction – founded 1955 for the advancement of women in construction • National Organization for Women – women's equal rights group • National Women's Register – covers various countries and is a mother's day out program for stay-at-home caregivers • Ninety-Nines – founded 1929, International Organization of Women Pilots • Nobel Women's Initiative – founded by women Nobel Peace Prize winners • One Billion Rising – founded 2012, against rape and beating • Organization for Women in Science for the Developing WorldP.E.O. Sisterhood – philanthropic organization with chapters in North America (organized 1869) • Peace X Peace – founded 2002 • Quota International – empowering women, children, deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech impaired (founded 1919) • Relief Society – Worldwide charitable and educational organization of women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (founded 1842) • St. Joan's International Alliance – Feminist Catholic organization founded in 1911 • Soroptimist International – Worldwide service-organization for women (founded 1921) • Socialist International Women – founded 1907 • Sweet Adelines International – founded 1945 for women's barbershop harmony singers • The RINJ Foundation – civil society women's group focused on safety of women & children particularly from sexual exploitation & violence (founded 2012) • TimesUp – organization all around the world (famous ambassadors: Emma Watson, Meryl Streep, Millie Bobby Brown) • UNIFEM – United Nations Development Fund for Women (established 1976) • UN Women – established 2010 • United Methodist Women – founded in 1869 • Woman's Christian Temperance Union – Anti-alcohol movement (founded 1874) • Womankind Worldwide – supporting women in Africa, Asia and Latin America • Women Deliver – a global advocacy organization that works to generate political commitment and financial investment for fulfilling Millennium Development Goal 5 – reducing maternal mortality and achieving universal access to reproductive health. • Women Without Borders – founded 2002, empowering women as agents of change • Women for Women International – for women survivors of war • Women in Animation – in support of women animators • Women in Parliaments Global Forum – in support of women parliamentarians • Women in the World FoundationWomen's Commission For Refugee Women and Children – Seeks to defend rights of refugee women, youth and children (organized 1989) • Women's Environment & Development Organization – Advocates women’s equality in global policy (created 1990) • Women's International Democratic Federation – founded in 1945 in Paris, organization aimed at improving women's economic rights • Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – Women's peace movement (created 1915) • Women's International Zionist Organization – Founded in 1929 to provide community services in Mandate Palestine, now active in Israel and throughout the Jewish world • Women's World Banking founded 1979, empowering low-income women around the world through financial inclusion • Women's WorldWide Web (W4) – Empowering women and girls around the world (founded 2010) • World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts – founded 1928 • World Pulse – Women's Social Network to connect women globally (founded 2003) • Young Women's Christian Association – Originally created to provide housing and other services to Christian women (founded 1855) • Zonta International – founded 1919, a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy ==Africa==
Africa
ABANTU for Development – seeks to empower women in politics, economy, and development • African Women's Development Fund – founded 2001, supporting women's rights organizations • Akina Mama wa Afrika – founded 1985 • Amal Women's Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant – helps disadvantaged women gain work experience by training them in the culinary arts • Association Solidarité Féminine – helps single mothers gain work experience by training them at the association's restaurant, patisserie, and hammamFEMNET – founded 1988 • Network for Locally Elected Women of Africa (REFELA) – founded 2011 • Pan-African Women's Organization (PAWO) – oldest continent-wide women's organization in Africa (founded 1962) • Sande society – initiating girls into adulthood • Women'sNet – South African support for women activists using technology • WOUGNET – Women of Uganda Network • League of African Women Philosophers (LAWP) - founded 2023 AngolaOrganization of Angolan Women (OMA) – founded 1962 BurundiNational Women's Forum (FNF) – founded 2013 Democratic Republic of the CongoDynamique des femmes jurists – founded 2006 • Nothing Without Women – founded 2015 • Fifty Percent Women or Nothing Dynamic - founded 2019 • Women's Association for the Promotion and Endogenous Development (AFPDE) – founded 1999 EgyptEgyptian Centre for Women's Rights – founded 1996 • Egyptian Feminist Union – founded 1923 • Mabarrat Muhammad 'Ali or Muhammad 'Ali Benevolent Society, (1909–1964) Eswatini EthiopiaKMG Ethiopia – founded 1997 GhanaMbaasem Foundation, founded 2000 by Ama Ata AidooNational Council of Ghana Women (NCGW), 1960–1966 • National Federation of Gold Coast Women (NFGCW), 1953–1960 • Sirigu Women's Organisation for Pottery and Art (SWOPA), founded 1997 • Action on African Women Foundation (AAWF), founded by Festus Otchere Ivory CoastAssociation des Femmes Ivoiriennes – founded 1963 KenyaMaendeleo Ya Wanawake – founded 1952, women / yahya's rights LiberiaNational Liberian Women's Social and Political Movement (NLWSPM), 1920 by Maude A. MorrisLiberian Women's Social and Political Movement, founded 1946 by Sarah Simpson-George LibyaVoice of Libyan Women (VLW) – founded 2011 MaliAssociation des Juristes Maliennes (AJM) – founded 1988 MauritaniaThe Association of Women Heads of Households (AFCF) – founded 1999 by Aminetou Mint El-Moctar MoroccoAmal Women's Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant – founded 2012 • Democratic Association of Moroccan Women – founded 1985 • Association Solidarité Féminine – founded 1985 by Aïcha ChennaMiss Moto Maroc – founded 2011 MozambiqueLeague of Mozambican Women – founded 1962 • Organization of Mozambican Women – founded 1973 NamibiaEpako Women's Center – founded 2011 • Namibia Women's Action for Equality Party – founded 1994 • Sister Namibia – founded 1989 NigeriaAisha Buhari Foundation – founded 2014 • DeltaWomen – founded 2010 • International Women's Society – founded 1957 • National Association of Nigerian ProstitutesNational Centre for Women Development (NCWD) – founded 1997 • National Commission for Women (NCW) – founded 1988 • Rural Women Energy Security (RUWES) – founded 2013 • Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) – founded 2001 • Women Consortium of Nigeria (WOCON) – founded 1993 by Bisi Olateru-OlagbegiWomen in Nigeria (WIN) – founded 1982 • Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) – founded 2008 Republic of the CongoAfrican Women's Union of the Congo (UFAC) • Femmes-Caïmans – founded 1956 RwandaPro-Femmes Twese Hamwe – founded 1992 SenegalHenriette-Bathily Women's Museum – opened 1994 • Yewwu-Yewwi – founded 1984 Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Women's Movement (SLWM) – founded 1951 by Constance Cummings-JohnNational Congress of Sierra Leone Women (NCSLW) – founded 1960 SomaliaAbay Siti – founded 19th century • IIDA Women's Development Organisation – founded 1991 • Puntland Women Lawyers AssociationSixth Clan – founded 2002 by Asha Haji ElmiSomali Women's Democratic Organization– founded 1977 South AfricaAfrican National Congress Women's League – founded 1948, replacing Bantu Women's League founded 1918 by Charlotte MaxekeNatal Organisation of Women – founded 1983 • National Movement of Rural Women (NMRW) – founded 1990 • Women Forward – founded 2008 • Women’s Enfranchisement Association of the Union – founded 1911 UgandaAssociation of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and EnvironmentEliezah Foundation Initiative Uganda – founded 2005 • FEMRITE – women writers association, founded 1995 • Uganda Women Parliamentary AssociationUganda Women's NetworkWomen At Work International – founded 2003 • WOUGNET – founded 2000 • RuFI Uganda- Founded 2016 ZambiaZambia Alliance of Women – founded 1978 • Zambian National Women's Lobby – founded 1991 ZimbabweAkashinga – founded 2017 • Zimbabwe Women Writers – founded 1990 • Zimbabwe Women's Bureau – founded 1978 • Zimbabwe Women's Resource Centre and Network – founded 1990 ==Asia==
Asia
All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) • Arab Feminist UnionHonour for Women National Campaign – India • OYSS WomenNa'amat – Israel-based women's organization • National Alliance of Taiwan Women's Associations (NATWA) • WomensHub – Philippines support for women activists using technology AfghanistanAfghan Women's Business Federation – founded 2005 • Afghan Women's Council – founded 1978 • Afghan Women's Network – founded 1996 • Anjuman-i Himayat-i-Niswan – founded 1928 • Democratic Women's Organisation of Afghanistan – founded 1965 • Kapisa Women's Center – founded 2008 • Ministry of Women's Affairs (Afghanistan) – founded 2001 • Women for Afghan Women – founded 2001 • Women's Welfare Association – founded 1946 • Young Women for Change – founded 2011 BahrainSupreme Council for Women – advisory body to the government BangladeshBangladesh Homeworkers Women AssociationBangladesh Mahila Parishad – founded 1970 • Bangladesh Mahila SamitiBangladesh National Women Lawyers' Association ChinaTiananmen Mothers – founded 1989 East TimorRede Feto – established 2000, umbrella organization IndiaAll Bengal Women's Union, founded 1932 • All India Federation of Women LawyersAll India Women's Conference, founded 1927, the third national women's organisation • Angami Women OrganizationAssociation of Theologically Trained Women of IndiaBharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh (National Association of Rural Women India) • Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (Indian Muslim Women's Movement) • Bhumata BrigadeCentre for Equality and InclusionCentre for Women's Development StudiesFriends of Women's World BankingGulabi GangHonour for Women National CampaignIndian Women Scientists' AssociationMahila Atma Raksha Samiti, women's rights • Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentMsf Haritha, founded 2012, empowering women • Nari Mukti Sangh founded 1990, women's liberation • National Council of Women in India, founded in 1925, the second national women's organisation • Odanadi Seva Trust, founded 1984, trafficking • OYSS WomenProject Nanhi Kali, supporting girls' education • RAHI Foundation, incest and abuse support • Sabala Organization, women's empowerment • Sanlaap, women's rights • Self Employed Women's AssociationShri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, women's cooperative • The Women of India Summit, founded in 2014, annual conference to address gender inequality in India • Women's Indian Association, founded 1917, the first national women's organisation • Working Women's Forum, founded 1976, empowering poor women IndonesiaAisyiyah, founded 1917, women's empowerment • Aliansi Perempuan Indonesia, or Indonesian Women's Alliance, a political activist group of 90 organisations • Gerakan Wanita SosialisIsteri-SedarMurba Women's UnionPerikatan Perempuan Indonesia, founded 1928, the first national women's organization • Wanita IndonesiaWorking Women's Front IranJam'iyat-e Nesvan-e Vatankhah, founded 1918 • Kanoun-e-Banovan, founded 1935 • Mourning Mothers, mothers of children killed in violence IraqWomen's Awakening Club, founded 1923 • General Federation of Iraqi Women, founded 1969 • Iraqi Women's League, founded in the 1950s • Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq, founded 2003 • Republican Women's Organization, founded 1960 IsraelBat Shalom, Jewish and Arab women for peace, established 1994 • Coalition of Women for PeaceHaifa Women's CoalitionIsrael Women's NetworkMachsom Watch, controlling checkpoints • Na'amat, affiliated with the Labour Zionist Movement • Women of the WallWomen's International Zionist Organization JapanAsia-Japan Women's Resource CenterChifuren (National League of Regional Women's Organizations) • League of Women Voters of Japan, established 1945 • New Japan Women's League, established 1946 • New Women's Association (1920–1922) • Sekirankai, women's socialist organization LebanonSyrian-Lebanese Women's Union, founded 1920 MalaysiaAll Women's Action SocietySisters in Islam, founded 1988 • Women's Aid Organisation NepalABC NepalNepal Progressive Women's FederationRastriya Janashakti Mahila SanghWomen LEAD MyanmarMyanmar Women's Affairs FederationShan Women's Action NetworkWomen's League of Burma, founded 1999 OmanOmani Women's Association, founded 1970; first women's organization in Oman. North KoreaSocialist Women's Union of Korea PakistanAll Pakistan Women's Association, founded 1949 • Aurat Foundation, founded 1986 • Blue Veins (Pakistan), health advocacy • Pakistan Federation of Business and Professional WomenPakistan Foreign Office Women's AssociationRevolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan, moved to Pakistan in early 1980s • Sindhiani Tahreek (Sindhi women's movement) • Tehrik-e-Niswan (The Woman's Movement) • Women Media CenterWomen’s Action Forum, established 1981 PalestineArab Women's Executive Committee, founded 1929 • General Union of Palestinian Women, founded 1965 PhilippinesThird World Movement Against the Exploitation of WomenGabriela Women's Party • Women's Legal and Human Rights Bureau • Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment QatarQatari Women Association SingaporeYoung Women Muslim Association of Singapore South KoreaChanyang-hoe, founded 1898 • Korea Women's Hot LineKorean Women's Associations United, founded 1987 • Korean Women Workers Association, founded 1987 • Sunseong-hoe, founded 1896 • Yo-u-hoe, founded 1899 Sri Lanka Mannar Women's Development Federation, founded 1998 • Women's Action Network, founded 2010 SyriaSyrian-Lebanese Women's Union, founded 1920 • General Union of Syrian Women, founded 1967 • Kongreya Star, founded 2005 TaiwanFoundation of Women's Rights Promotion and DevelopmentNational Alliance of Taiwan Women's Associations, founded 2001 ThailandAnjaree, gay rights • Shan Women's Action Network United Arab EmiratesDubai Women Establishment, established 2006 YemenAdeni Women's Club, founded in 1943 • General Union of Yemeni Women, founded in 1968 • Women National Committee, founded 1996, government body • Yemeni Women's Union, founded in 1990 ==Europe==
Europe
European Feminist ForumEuropean Women's LobbyNational Alliance of Women's OrganisationsTerre des FemmesZonta International, founded 1919, NGO Member Council of Europe, UN Consultative status AlbaniaGruaja Shiqiptare, founded in 1928 AndorraWomen's Association of Andorra, founded in 1994 AustriaAllgemeiner Österreichischer Frauenverein AzerbaijanAli Bayramov Club, first women's organization in Azerbaijan, founded in 1920. BelgiumCercle des Femmes Peintres (1888–1893) • Ligue belge du droit des femmes, founded in 1892 in support of women's rights • Union des femmes de Wallonie, founded in 1912 for women in the French-speaking province of Wallonia BulgariaBulgarian Women's Union or Balgarski Zhenski Sayuz (1901–1944), umbrella organization Czech RepublicŽenský Klub ČeskýWomen's National Council DenmarkDanish Women's Defence Association (Danske Kvinders Forsvarsforening), 1907–1921, in support of Denmark's neutrality • Danish Women's Society (Dansk Kvindesamfund), world's oldest women's rights organization, founded 1871 • De Danske Husmoderforeninger (The Danish Housewives Associations) • Fødselsstiftelsen (Maternity Institution) • Kvindevalgretsforeningen (Women's Suffrage Association), women's organization (1889–1898) specifically focused on suffrage • Kvindelig Fremskridtsforening (Women's Progress Association) (1885–1893), focus on women's voting rights • Kvindelige Kunstneres Samfund (Society of Female Artists), founded 1916 • Kvindelig Læseforening (Women Readers' Association), 1872–1945 • Kvinderådet (The Women's Council in Denmark), Danish arm of the International Council of WomenKVINFO, The Danish Center for Research on Women and Gender • Landsforbundet for Kvinders Valgret (National Federation for Women's Right to Vote) • Lesbian Movement (Lesbisk Bevægelse), 1974–1985 • Ligestillingsrådet, The Danish Equal Opportunities Council, 1975–2000 • Red Stocking Movement (Rødstrømpebevægelsen) 1970–1985, left-wing women's rights movement EstoniaTartu Eesti Naesterahva Selts, founded 1907 FinlandNaisasialiitto Unioni, founded 1892, Finnish arm of the International Alliance of Women • Women's Bank, supporting women's businesses in developing countries • The Coalition of Finnish Women´s Associations, FranceAssociation femmes et mathématiques, founded 1987 • British and Commonwealth Women's Association, founded 1962 • Fédération Française des Sociétés Féministes (1891–1893) • French Union for Women's Suffrage (1909–1944) • Gouines rouges, feminist lesbian movement • Groupe Feministe Socialiste, founded 1899 • Kering FoundationLigue Française pour le Droit des FemmesNational Council of French Women, founded 1901 • Ni Putes Ni SoumisesUnion des femmes pour la défense de Paris et les soins aux blessés, 1871, during the Paris Commune • Women's Grand Lodge Of France Georgia • Taso Foundation, National Women's Fund and Memory Research Center GermanyBund Deutscher Frauenvereine (Federation of German Women's Associations) (1894–1933) • Democratic Women's League of Germany, founded 1947 • Deutscher Verband für Frauenstimmrecht, suffrage organisation (1902–1919) • Deutscher FrauenringDeutsches Frauenwerk, Nazi association • German Association of Female Citizens, founded 1865 • League of German Girls (1930–1945), Nazi association • League of Jewish Women (Germany) (), founded 1904 • National Socialist Women's League (1931–1945) • Ninety-Nines German section of the International Organization of Women Pilots Ninety-Nines, founded 1929 • Queen Louise League or , founded 1923, pro-monarchic • Terre des Femmes, founded 1981 GreeceGreek League for Women's Rights, founded 1920 HungaryChristian Women's LeagueFeminist Association (1904–1942), fought for women's equality in all areas • Sisters of Social Service IcelandIcelandic Women's Rights Association, founded 2007 IrelandCumann na mBan (Irish Women's Council), founded 1913 • Cumann na SaoirseDublin Women's Suffrage Association fought for women's suffrage • Inghinidhe na hÉireann (1900–1914), daughters of Ireland • Irish Catholic Women's Suffrage Association, set up in Dublin in November 1915 • Irish Countrywomen's AssociationIrish Housewives Association (1942–1992) • Irish Women's Franchise League, women's suffrage group founded in 1908 • Irish Women's Liberation MovementIrish Women's Suffrage SocietyIrish Women Workers' Union (1911–1984) • National Women's Council of Ireland ItalyAssociazione per la donna (Association for Women), founded in 1896 in support of women's civic and political rights • Comitato pro suffragio femminile (Committee for Women's Suffrage), founded in 1905 in support of women's voting rights • Consiglio Nazionale delle Donne Italiane (National Council of Italian Women), a federation founded in 1903 to improve conditions for women MaltaWomen of Malta Association, founded in 1944 in favor of women's suffrage MonacoUnion des Femmes Monégasques, founded in 1958 Netherlands • Atria - Institute on gender equality and women's history • Arbeid Adelt, meaning Labour is Ennobling, full name Algemeen Nederlandsche Vrouwenvereeniging Arbeid Adelt (1871–1953) • Dolle Mina, movement started in 1970 and revitalised in 2025 • Dutch Women's Council, founded 1898 • Mama Cash founded 1983, funding organization • Vereeniging voor Vrouwenkiesrecht (Women's Suffrage Organization), established 1894 • Vrije Vrouwen Vereeniging (Free Women's Organization), established 1889 North MacedoniaThe Assumption (society), founded 1885 NorwayForum for Women and Development (FOKUS), established 1995 • KvinnestemmerettsforeningenMiRA Resource Centre for Black, Immigrant and Refugee Women, established 1989 • National Association for Women's Suffrage (Norway)Norwegian Association for Women's RightsNorwegian Conservative Party's Women's Association, founded 1925 • Norwegian Labour Party's Women's Federation, 1901–2005 • Norwegian National Women's Council, founded 1904 • Norwegian Women's Lobby, established 2014 • Norwegian Women's Public Health AssociationNordic Women's University, established 2011 • Women's Front (Kvinnefronten), established 1972 PolandCentrum Praw Kobiet, founded 1995, women's rights and prevention of violence against women • Ukrainian Women's Union (1920–1938), nationalist and feminist organization representing non-Soviet Ukrainian women Portugal Capazes, founded in 2014 • Conselho Nacional das Mulheres Portuguesas, founded in 1914 • UMAR (Alternative and Answer Women's Union), founded in 1976 RomaniaLiga Femeilor Române, founded 1894 • Liga Drepturile si Datoriile Femeii, founded 1911 • Women in Business Romania, founded 2009 RussiaCommunist Women's International, founded 1920, advancing Communist ideas among women San MarinoUnion of Sammarinese Women, founded 1972 SlovakiaŽivena, founded 1869 SloveniaSplošno slovensko žensko društvo, founded 1901 SpainAsociación Nacional de Mujeres Españolas (1918–1936) • Asociación para la Enseñanza de la Mujer, established 1870 • Sección Femenina (1934–1977), women's branch of the Falange movement SwedenChristian Democratic Women's LeagueFredrika Bremer Association, active from 1884 • Group 8, active from 1968 to 2004 • Married Woman's Property Rights Association, active from 1873 to 1896 • Moderate Women, established 1912, representing the Moderate Party • National Association for Women's Suffrage active from 1902 to 1921 • National Council of Swedish Women, founded 1896 • Nya Idun, founded 1885 • SD Women, representing Sweden Democrats • Social Democratic Women in Sweden, established 1920 • Stockholms allmänna kvinnoklubb (Stockholm Public Women's Club), founded 1892 • Swedish Women's Educational Association, promoting Swedish language and culture internationally • Swedish Women's Lobby, established 1997 • Välgörande fruntimmerssällskapet, active from 1819 to 1934 SwitzerlandFederation of Swiss Women's AssociationsPeaceWomen Across the Globe, founded 2003 TurkeyOsmanlı Műdafaa-ı Hukûk-ı Nisvan Cemiyeti – founded 1913 • Sade Giyinen Hanımlar Cemiyeti – founded 1918 • Türk Kadinlar Birligi – founded 1924 • Flying Broom – founded 1996 • Ka-Mer – founded 1997, offers protection and legal aid UkraineUkrainian Women's Union, (1920–1938), active outside Soviet Ukraine United KingdomBack Off Scotland, anti-harassment group • Birds Eye View, film • Brighton Women's Centre, safe, women-only space • British Federation of Women GraduatesBritish Women's Temperance AssociationChurch League for Women's Suffrage, founded 1909 • Conservative Women's Organisation, the organisation for women members of the Conservative Party (UK)Co-operative Women's Guild, founded 1893 • Fair Play For WomenFreedom Charity, organisation for helping victims of forced marriage and associated violence • Engender, Edinburgh-based feminist organization • Feminists Against Censorship, established 1989 • Junior LeagueLadies National Association for the Repeal of the Contagious Diseases Acts, founded 1869 • League of Jewish WomenMarried Women's Association, established 1938 • Medical Women's Federation, established 1917 • Merched y Wawr, established 1967 • Mothers' Union, founded 1876 • National Assembly of Women, founded 1952, women's rights • National Society for Women's Suffrage, founded 1867 • National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, major woman's suffrage group • National Women's Register (NWR), network of local groups and individual members who enjoy lively discussion and conversation • Open Door Council, founded 1926, equal opportunities • Organisation of Women of African and Asian DescentPeople's Suffrage FederationRape Crisis England and Wales, feminist charity and umbrella body for Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales • Royal College of Midwives, founded 1881 • WIEGO, founded 1997 • Socialist Women's NetworkSociety for Promoting the Employment of Women, established 1859 • Society of Women Artists, founded • Society of Women Musicians, founded 1911 • The Association of Loyal Orangewomen of IrelandWomen in Data, founded 2014 • Women in Publishing, founded 1979 • Women's Engineering Society, founded 1919 • Women's Guild of Arts, founded 1907 • Women's Institutes (WI), 6,500 local organisations, founded 1915 • Women's Labour League, founded 1906, promoting political representation • Women's Liberal Federation, Liberal Party • Women's Local Government Society, founded 1888 • Women's Social and Political Union (1903–1917), a major suffrage organization in the United Kingdom YugoslaviaYugoslav Women's Alliance, founded in 1919 • Feminist Alliance of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, founded 1923 ==North America==
North America
North American Indian Women's Association, founded 1970 • White Buffalo Cow Society, for the Mandan and Hidatsa peoples • Women of All Red Nations, in support of Native American women BelizeWomen's Issues Network of Belize, established 1993 CanadaCalgary Women's Emergency ShelterCanadian Advisory Council on the Status of WomenCanadian Association of Elizabeth Fry SocietiesCanadian Federation of University WomenCanadian Research Institute for the Advancement of WomenCanadian Unitarian Universalist Women's AssociationCanadian Women in Literary ArtsCanadian Women's FoundationCanadian Women's Press Club, founded 1904 • Canadian Women's Suffrage AssociationCanadian Women Voters CongressCongress of Black Women of CanadaDisAbled Women's Network CanadaDominion Women's Enfranchisement Association, established 1889 • Equal Voice, founded 2001 • Federated Women's Institutes of CanadaFederated Women's Institutes of OntarioFédération des femmes du Québec, founded 1966 • Imperial Order Daughters of the EmpireJunior LeagueLesbian Organization of TorontoLocal Council of Women of HalifaxNational Action Committee on the Status of Women, founded 1971 • National Council of Women of CanadaNational Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of CanadaNative Women's Association of CanadaNova Scotia Voice of WomenOttawa Rape Crisis CentreOttawa Women's Training and Employment NetworkPauktuutit, Inuit women • REAL Women of CanadaServants Anonymous SocietyUniversity Women's Club of TorontoVancouver Rape Relief & Women's Shelter, established 1973 • Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, founded 1985 CubaFederation of Cuban Women, established 1960 • Ladies in White, relatives of jailed dissidents, founded 2003 NicaraguaLuisa Amanda Espinoza Association of Nicaraguan Women, founded 1977 United StatesAfrican-American Women for Reproductive Freedom, founded 1990 • Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, founded 1908 • American Association for Women RadiologistsAmerican Association of University Women (1881) • American Equal Rights AssociationAmerican Heritage GirlsAmerican Legion Auxiliary, founded 1919 • American Woman Suffrage AssociationAlabama's Colored Women's Club, covering clubs from 1888 • Assata's Daughters, founded Chicago 2015, protesting police violence • Association of Black Women Historians, founded 1979 • Association of Deans of Women and Advisers to Girls in Negro Schools, 1929–1954 • Association for Women in CommunicationsAssociation for Women in Science (AWIS) • Big SistersBusiness and Professional Women's FoundationCatholic Daughters of the Americas, founded 1903 • Chicago Abortion Fund, founded 1985 • Collegium of Black Women Philosophers, founded 2007 • Combahee River Collective, 1974–1980, Black feminist lesbian organization • Commercial Real Estate WomenConcerned Women for AmericaContemporary Club of Newark, founded in 1909, in Newark, New Jersey. • Dames of the Court of Honor, founded 1921 • Daughters of the American Revolution, historical society, founded 1890 • Daughters of Holland Dames, founded 1895 • Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, founded 1885 • Daughters of Utah Pioneers, historical society, founded 1919 • Delta Delta Delta, sorority, founded 1888 • Degree of PocahontasDelta Sigma Theta sorority, founded 1913 • EMILY's ListEqual Rights AdvocatesFeminists for LifeFeminist Majority FoundationGeneral Federation of Women's Clubs (1890) • Girls For A Change (2002) • Girls on the Run, founded 1996 for pre-teens • Girl Scouts of the United States of AmericaGirls Who CodeHadassahHeroines of JerichoHousehold of RuthIndependent Women's ForumKappa Alpha Theta, sorority, founded 1870 • Kappa Guild, charity founded in 1955 • JC's GirlsJob's Daughters InternationalJunior LeagueLa Leche LeagueLadies of Liberty Alliance, founded 2009 • Lambda Tau Omega, founded 1988 • League of Women VotersLeather & Lace Motorcycle Club, founded in Florida, 1983 • Mothers' Educational Center, founded 1916 • Mothers of the Movement, mothers of African American children • Motor Maids, motorcycle club, founded 1940 • National American Woman Suffrage AssociationNational Association for Women in EducationNational Association of Colored Women's Clubs, founded 1896 • National Association of Professional WomenNational Black Feminist Organization, founded 1973 • National Coalition of 100 Black Women, founded 1970 in New York City • National Council of Jewish WomenNational Council of Negro WomenNational Council of Women of the United States, founded in 1888, affiliated with the International Council of WomenNational Federation of Republican WomenNational Organization for Women (NOW) • National Organization of Black Women in Law Enforcement, founded 1985 • National Panhellenic Conference, women's sororities, established 1902 • National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, founded 1915 • National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, founded 1891 • National Society Daughters of the American Colonists, founded 1920 • National Society Daughters of Colonial Wars, founded 1917 • National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, founded 1898 • National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865, founded 1912 • National Woman Suffrage AssociationNational Woman's Party, suffrage organization founded in 1913 by Alice PaulNational Women's Political Caucus, pro-choice organization founded in 1972 • New York Women's Agenda, umbrella group • Ormes Society, promoting black women in the comic book industry • Order of the Eastern StarPrince Hall Order of the Eastern StarProfessional Woman's League of New York, founded 1892 in New York City • Pythian SistersRainy Day Club, founded 1896 in New York City • Rebekah DegreeRed Hat SocietyRelief Society, founded 1842 • Royal Neighbors of AmericaSalsa Soul Sisters, black lesbian organization • Sigma Gamma Rho sorority, founded 1922 • Sisters in Crime, established 1986 for female crime authors • Society of Women Engineers, founded 1950 • Southern Dames of America, founded 1962 • Spinsters of San Francisco, founded 1929 • Sweet Adelines International, founded in 1945 • Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, founded 1897 • United Daughters of the Confederacy, national association of female descendants of Confederate war veterans formed in September 1894 • U.S. Women's Chamber of CommerceVeteran Feminists of AmericaWomen Creating Change, founded 1915 • Women's Caucus for Art, founded 1972 • Woman's Christian Temperance Union, officially founded 1874 • Women Employed, founded 1973, based in Chicago • Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, founded 1869, attached to the Methodist Episcopal Church • Women's Institute for Science, Equity and Race (WISER), founded 2016 • Women's Loyal National League, 1863–1864, organized to abolish slavery, first national women's political organization in the United States • Women's Missionary and Service Commission, name established 1955, attached to the Mennonite Church • Woman's Missionary UnionWomen's Political Council, formed 1946, active in the 1950s • Women's Refugee CommissionWomen's Trade Union League, 1903–1950, encouraging women to organize trade unions • Younger Women's Task ForceZeta Phi Beta sorority, founded 1920 • Zonta International Empowering women through Service and Advocacy, founded 1919 ==Oceania==
Oceania
AustraliaAdelaide Women's Club (1922–1938) • Australian Federation of University Women, founded 1922 • Australian Women Chamber of Commerce & IndustryAustralian Women's Health Network health advocacy organisation • Australian Women's Suffrage Society, (1888–1898) • Catalysts (club), founded 1910 • Country Women's Association, founded 1922 • Emily's List (Australian Labor Party organisation for the equalising of women in politics, started by Joan Kirner) • Federated Association of Australian Housewives, founded 1923 • League of Women Voters of South Australia (1909–1979) • Lyceum Club (Australia), founded 1972 • Lyceum Club (Melbourne), founded 1912 • Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, founded 1902 • National Council of Women of Australia, founded 1888, affiliated with the International Council of WomenNational Council of Women of Queensland, founded 1905 • National Council of Women of Victoria, founded 1902 • Union of Australian Women (1950–1995) • United Council for State Suffrage, (1894–1908) • Victorian Women's Franchise League, (1894–1908) • Woman's Anti-Franchise League of Victoria, (1900–1900) • Women's Cavalry Corps, (1940–1942) • Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Victoria – Temperance organisation based in Australia, founded 1887 • Women's Electoral Lobby, founded 1972 • Women's National Emergency Legion (1938–1947) • Women's Peace Army, founded 1915 • Women's Political Association of Victoria, (1903–1919) • Women's Service Guilds (1909–1997) New ZealandMāori Women's Welfare LeagueNational Council of Women of New ZealandNew Zealand Prostitutes' Collective Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands National Council of Women, founded 1983 • Women’s Rights Action Movement ==South America==
South America
ArgentinaAssociación Madres del Dolor (Mothers in Pain), established 2004 • Foundation for Studies and Research on Women (FEIM), established 1989. • Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, established 1977. An organization of women whose grandchildren "disappeared". • Mothers of the Plaza 25 de Mayo, organization of mothers whose children "disappeared" in the Santa Fe Province. • Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, established 1977. An organization of mothers whose children "disappeared". • Ni una menos (Not one [woman] less), established 2015. Against machista violence. BoliviaAteneo Femenino, founded 1923. White upper-class women's organization working for women's rights. • Bartolina Sisa Confederation, founded 1980. Union for peasant women in Bolivia. • Mujeres Creando, founded 1992. Anarcha-feminist collective. Brazil Brazilian Women's Articulation (AMB – Articulação de Mulheres Brasileiras), founded 1994. Links women's organizations across Brazil. • Brazilian Women's Federation, active 1949 to 1957. Leftist feminist group associated with the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB). • Federação Brasileira pelo Progresso Feminino (FBPF), founded 1922. Women's suffrage organization. • Geledés - Black Women's Institute, founded 1988. Black feminist NGO. ChileCírculo de Estudios de la Mujer, active 1979 to 1983. Response to the Pinochet dictatorship. • National Council of Women (Chile), founded in 1919. Women's suffrage organization. • Pro-Emancipation Movement of Chilean Women, active 1935 to 1953. Women's organization with national political strategy. Restarted in 1983 as an umbrella organization of women's groups. ColombiaButterflies with New Wings Building a Future (Butterflies), founded 2010. Self-help group of forcibly displaced and local women in Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca. • WWB Colombia, founded 1980. Microfinance institution. MexicoCoalition of Mexican Feminist Women, active 1976 to early 1980s. Feminist organization focussing on abortion rights. ParaguayCoordinación de Mujeres del Paraguay, founded 1987. National network of feminist organizations • Liga Paraguaya de los Derechos de la Mujer, founded 1951 • Centro Femenino del Paraguay, founded 1921 • Unión Femenina del Paraguay (UFP), active 1936 to 1937 • Unión Democrática de Mujeres, active 1946 to 1947 PeruAccion para la Liberacion de la Mujer Peruana (ALIMUPER), active 1973 to the early 1980s. Middle-class feminist organization. • Flora Tristán Peruvian Women's Center, founded 1979. Middle-class feminist organization. UruguayConsejo Nacional de Mujeres del Uruguay (CONAMU), founded 1916. Organization pressing for women's suffrage and other women's issues. • Cotidiano Mujer, founded 1985. Feminist collective based in Montevideo. • Independent Democratic Feminist Party, active 1933 to 1938. Feminist political party founded by Sara Rey Álvarez. • Uruguayan Women's Suffrage Alliance. Founded 1919. Women's suffrage organization. ==See also==
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