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Resources for youth

The Miss G Project
Young women working to get women's studies programs in Ontario Secondary School curriculum

POWER Camp
Network of women's organizations and girls' clubs across Canada

Coolwomen
A site about the history of women and girls in Canada

Heroines.ca
A guide to women in Canadian history

National Forum on Canadian History
Lesson Plans on key themes in Canadian History: Women's History

Justice for Girls
Justice for Girls is a non-profit organization that promotes freedom from violence, social justice and equality for teenage girls who live in poverty

Canadian Federation for Sexual Health
Sexual and reproductive health information and programs

Canadian Federation of Students campaign to end date rape and dating violence

Leave Out Violence
Violence prevention organization for youth

Famous Five Foundation
Celebrating women's achievements and the legacy of the Famous Five

Justice for Children and Youth
Ontario legal clinic providing legal representation and information for youth

National Youth in Care Network
The National Youth in Care Network exists to voice the opinions and concerns of youth in and from care and promote the improvement of services for them.

Amnesty International Canada's Youth Program
Human rights activism for young people

Shameless Magazine
An alternative teen magazine for 'smart, strong, sassy young women'

YOUCAN
Youth-led initiative for violence prevention and peaceful conflict resolution

YWCA
Network of girls' clubs and initiatives to engage young women

Girl Guides
Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada is a movement of girls and women that challenges members in their personal development and empowers them to be responsible citizens.

National organizations for women

Canadian Federation of University Women
An organization committed to pursuing knowledge, promoting education, improving the status of women and human rights with councils and chapters in Canada.

Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women
CRIAW is a research institute which provides tools to facilitate organizations taking action to advance social justice and equality for all women.

Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS)
CAEFS is an association of self-governing, community-based Elizabeth Fry Societies that work with and for women and girls in the justice system.

Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres
A Pan Canadian group of sexual assault centres who have come together to implement the legal, social and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent, and ultimately eradicate, rape and sexual assault.

DisAbled Women's Network of Canada (DAWN Canada)
DAWN Canada is a national organization controlled by and comprised of women who self-identify as Women with disAbilities.

Fédération des femmes du Québec (FFQ)

Feminist Alliance for International Action (FAFIA)
FAFIA's mandate is to further women's equality in Canada through domestic implementation of its' international human rights commitments.

National Council of Women of Canada

National Association for Women and the Law
NAWL works through law reform to achieve substantive equality and the realization of human rights for all women in Canada.

Native Women's Association of Canada
The Native Women's Association of Canada is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations and Métis women within First Nation, Métis and Canadian societies.

Equal Voice
A multi-partisan action group dedicated to increasing the political presence of women and women elected to all levels of political office in Canada.

Women's Future Fund
The Women's Future Fund raises funds for national women's groups fighting systemic inequality, contributing to their growth and sustainability, and helping to build a better future for all Canadians.

Womennet.ca
The Canadian Women's Virtual Information Centre.

International human rights organizations

Amnesty International
A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.

Association for Women's Rights in Development
An international membership organization committed to gender equality and just sustainable development.

Canadian Crossroads International
Canadian Crossroads International works to create a more equitable and sustainable world by engaging and strengthening individuals, organizations and communities through mutual learning, solidarity and collective action.

Rights & Democracy
Rights & Democracy works with individuals, organizations and governments in Canada and abroad to promote the human and democratic rights defined in the United Nations' International Bill of Human Rights.

Goverment resources and related legislation

Legal organizations

Media

Herizons Magazine
Canadian Feminist Magazine

Progressive Choices
Women in Business Magazine

Media Watch
Challenging sexism, racism and violence in the media through education and action.

Anti-violence resources

Prevnet
Promoting relationships and ending violence

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