Links to international organisations
This organisations listed in this section have links to other useful websites.
Amnesty International
International campaigning organisation that works to highlight and end human rights violations across the globe
CEDAW
Campaign for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
Coalition Against Trafficking in Women International
Promotes women's human rights by working internationally to combat sexual exploitation
http://www.catwinternational.org
European Women's Lobby
Umbrella organisation of women’s associations in the European Union (EU), working to promote women’s rights and equality between women and men
European Commission Daphne Funding Programme
Contributes to preventing all forms of violence occurring in the public or the private domain, including sexual exploitation and trafficking of human beings
http://ec.europa.eu/justice/grants/programmes/daphne/index_en.htm
Feminist Majority Foundation
Organisation dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence
Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women
Coordinates, organises and facilitates work on issues related to trafficking and women's labour migration
Innocence en Danger
independent international NGO which brings together Internet specialists, lawyers, child protection agencies, high-profile activists, political leaders and lobby groups, in order to sensitise world opinion and mobilise human, technical and financial resources to protect children
http://innocenceendanger.org/en/about-us
International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict
Works to prevent rape in conflict, to protect civilians and rape survivors, and call for justice for all including effective prosecution of those responsible.
http://www.stoprapeinconflict.org
Safe World for Women
Women-led NGO, working with grassroots organisations to promote women’s empowerment and sustainable development, tackle the root causes of poverty and oppression, and bring about positive social and economic change at a global level
http://www.asafeworldforwomen.org/about/the-ngo.htm
Standing Against Global Exploitation
Aims to end the commercial exploitation of children and adults
Unifem
United Nations women
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Advancement of Women
Advocates for improving the status of women of the world
UN Global Fund for Women
Promotes women’s economic security, health, education and leadership
http://www.globalfundforwomen.org
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
United Nations Human Rights Commission
UN Secretary General’s Database on Violence Against Women
Coordinated database on the extent, nature and consequences of all forms of violence against women, and on the impact and effectiveness of policies and programmes
http://sgdatabase.unwomen.org/home.action
US National Advisory Council on Violence Against Women
Guidance to communities, policy leaders, and individuals engaged in activities to end violence against women
http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/nac.html
WAVE - Women Against Violence Europe
Network of European women's non-governmental organisations working in the field of combating violence against women and children (women's refuges, counselling centres, SOS hotlines/helplines, organisations focusing on prevention and training)
We will speak out
Prevalent in conflict, sexual violence is common within communities worldwide but remains largely hidden. The We Will Speak Out coalition works to end sexual violence
White Ribbon Campaign (international)
Global campaign of men working to end violence against women with a focus on educating men and boys
http://www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk/? q=node/24
World Health Organization
Work streams on violence against women and women’s health
World YWCA
Global network of women leading social and economic change worldwide
