BODY IMAGE AND HEALTHY EATING
About-Face promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media education, outreach and activism.
http://www.about-face.org/
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is dedicated to expanding public understanding of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected along with support for their families through education, advocacy and research.
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
PRO-LIFE FEMINISM
You may think you know what "feminist" history or philosophy is, but you haven't heard the whole story. Feminists for Life has a fresh perspective and some fascinating historical research that will make you proud to label yourself a feminist!
http://www.feministsforlife.org/history/
WOMEN AND HEALTH
The National Women's Health Information Center was created to provide FREE, reliable health information for women everywhere. Browse the database for great resources or take a look through the Special Sections on topic areas like heart disease, disabilities and pregnancy.
http://www.4woman.gov
Since the late 1980s, the National Women’s Health Resource Center, Inc. (NWHRC) has helped millions of women educate themselves about the health topics that concern them the most. The non-profit organization, dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health, encourages women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease. Today, women need information. And, they need information provided by a credible national organization -- the National Women’s Health Resource Center.
http://www.healthywomen.org/
Broken Spirits is an online community and support group that focuses on aiding both current and past victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. The Broken Spirits Network provides a comprehensive state by state list of shelters, hotlines and organizations that can provide help for potential victims. In addition to the national abuse resource listing is a comprehensive discussion forum where users can create their own virtual identity within complete confidentiality.
http://www.brokenspirits.com/
WOMEN AND HIGHER EDUCATION
On Campus with Women Newsletter
http://www.aacu.org/ocww/
The spirit of the National Association of Women in Catholic Higher Education (NAWCHE) is one of sisterhood and solidarity. Its objectives are to facilitate support of one another as women, to create, organize, and disseminate work for justice for women in the academy, and to provide a forum for members to speak our on issues relevant to women in the academy, especially those issues unique to Catholic institutions.
http://infoeagle.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/soc/nawche/
American Association of University Women promotes education and equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.
http://www.aauw.org/
It's no secret--too many girls are not physically or emotionally healthy, happy or confident about their ability to succeed in life. Obesity, premature pregnancy, eating disorders and self-image hang-ups are just a start. The recently-launched GoGirlGo! Ambassador program is part of our antidote. We are calling on girls who know the benefits of an active lifestyle to captain others into navigating growing-up pressures with the help of physical activity.
http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org
