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Graduate Women International (GWI), founded in 1919 as the International Federation of University (IFUW), is a worldwide, non-governmental organisation of women graduates. GWI advocates for women's rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality secondary and tertiary education and training up to the highest levels. GWI's mission is to: Promote lifelong education for women and girls; Promote international cooperation, friendship, peace and respect for human rights for all, irrespective of their age, race, nationality, religion, political opinion, gender and sexual orientation or other status; Advocate for the advancement of the status of women and girls; and Encourage and enable women and girls to apply their knowledge and skills in leadership and decision-making in all forms of public and private life.

We are civil rights lawyers and advocates working to secure racial equity and economic opportunity for all. We provide legal representation through partnerships with the private bar, and we collaborate with grassroots organizations and other advocacy groups to implement community-based solutions that advance civil rights.

Our mission is is to strengthen and preserve human rights, resilience, and dignity in “wounded” communities through culturally sensitive and innovative mental health, trauma, and resiliency training programs designed in partnership with local, community-based organizations in the US and internationally. Our integrative approach brings together emerging neuroscience research, and compassion-focused interventions while honoring traditional medicine, culture, and contemplative practices existing within each community.

Creating a world where no woman or girl is ever bought or sold. The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) is one of the oldest international organizations working to end the trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls. Through an approach rooted in women’s rights and human rights principles, we advocate for strong laws and policies, raise public awareness and support survivor leadership.

Sakhi Believes That: - Nobody should have to live in fear and threat of domestic violence - Survivors of domestic violence have the right to be safe and to regain control of their lives. - Supporting women and their families to achieve safety; empowering our community to become stronger; and advocating for broader social change works.

Our mission is to organize the targeted groups- Women, children Youths and marginalized communities against Caste/ Gender in-equality, other social evils and help them to improve their health and economical status. We hope to make them self reliant so that they have a proper participation in the decision-making bodies in the society and are able to enjoy their rights.

COLUMBUS ALLIANCE FOR BATTERED WOMEN IS A SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, SECURITY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND ADVOCACY FOR ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Our mission is to enable women and their children to transition from a life of homelessness and poverty to one of stability and self-sufficiency.

To provide multi-sectoral interventions towards the empowerment of girls and women and improving their lives through capacity building and advocacy.

Apne Aap (Hindi for "self-help") works to empower the women and children of India's red-light districts to escape sex trafficking.By providing them with education, healthcare and job skills, we are breaking the cycle of poverty and discrimination that forces women into prostitution. We recognize that buying sex is a societal problem, and work with governments worldwide to end the stigmatization of those trapped in prostitution and criminalize those who exploit them. Objectives To support community-based initiatives of those trapped by the sex-industry. Mitigate the circumstances of those caught in prostitution. Develop leadership among the affected to end sex-trafficking Prevent inter-generational prostitution. Build linkages between grassroots activism and policy makers on issues related to ending-sex- trafficking. Create awareness in society regarding discrimination against women and girls, particularly on issues related to sex-trafficking, prostitution, sex, sexuality and violence against women and girls .

Restoration and Purpose for Women, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to transforming the lives of those who have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual abuse, and homelessness.