By: Manreet Kaur
In countless countries across the world, women face dangers on a daily basis. The first women’s organization was created with the intention to end sex discrimination and was then transformed into an all-out women’s rights movement. Today, women’s organizations fight for the rights of women in patriarchal countries around the globe. Countries like Mexico, India, Israel, and even the United States see many controversies on topics regarding women and their bodies.
UN Women is an internationally known foundation regarding the many issues of the gender gap, education, and domestic violence against women. Established in July of 2010, they have established work and partnerships in every continent, including countries like Kenya, Panama, Afghanistan, and many more. Their works revolve around humanitarian aid, passing government legislation, and research and collecting data. Some of their flagship programs such as Women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access and Protection helped place almost 120,000 refugee girls and women.
The National Organization of Women, also known as NOW, is the largest known women’s organization in the United States and has over 550 chapters across the nation. It was started in 1966 to promote feminist ideas and protect the rights of women all over the country. Their most distinguished event was passing legislation that legalized abortion in eight states. This was known as the Freedom of Choice Act, or FOCA, which was passed in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Maine, Nevada, Wisconsin, and Washington.
Another international women’s organization is the International Alliance of Women. They were founded in 1904 in Berlin, Germany. The organization focuses on attaining gender equality and human rights for women. Their work gained prominence through their involvement with the UN as
seen in the 1933 Vienna Convention where they declared that women’s rights are human rights.
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