Women's Empowerment

Tools available from UN agencies and development partners

IDEA:From Words to Action: Best Practicies for Women's Participation in Latin American Political Parties

ILO: Gender & Work tools

BRIDGE: Gender & Budgets: Cutting Edge Pack

BRIDGE: Gender & Indicators: Overview Report

BRIDGE: Gender & Indicators: Supporting Resources Collection

United Nations, International Organizations and Development Agencies

• GenderAction is involved with advocacy on the key areas of gender-responsive financing for development and human development.

• DAWN (Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era) is a network of women scholars and activists from the South Pacific.

• WEDO (Women's Environment Development Organisation) works on a range of interconnected gender, environment and development issues in a human rights framework.

• International Women's Tribune Centre (IWTC) facilitates the exchange of skills, experiences and ideas among women and development groups worldwide.

• Social Watch is a coalition that monitors implementation of government commitments to eradicate poverty and achieve gender equity. This site includes country and thematic reports, as well as social development indicators.

• WHRNet (Women's Human Rights Net) is a platform of information on all key issues related to women’s rights and human rights. The site is in French, Spanish and English.

• The AWID (Association of Women in Development) is an international membership organization connecting, informing and mobilizing people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights.

• FAMAFRIQUE - hosted by ENDA Senegal (in French)

• Oxfam - Gender Equality

• White Ribbon Campaign - men working to end men's violence against women.

• Center for Asia-Pacific Women in Politics

• Women's Development and Environment Organization 50/50 Campaign