About-Face- A media literacy organization devoted to combating harmful images of women, this website contains information and statistics on media, body image, and eating disorders; suggestions for action; and artwork that challenges negative images of beauty.
http://www.about-face.org

Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering, and Math- Targeted at girls, professional women, and parents, this website is a great resource for people trying to learn more about the web, colleges, and jobs concerned with the sciences. Includes some facts and articles on girls in science, as well as online chat rooms.
http://www.awsem.com

American Association of University Women- This website provides an array of resources including research, fact sheets, publications, position papers, and grant opportunities that support the educational and legal rights of women and girls.
http://www.aauw.org

Campbell-Kibler Associates- Targeted at educators, this website offers a number of resources on gender equity issues in math, science, and technology.
http://www.campbell-kibler.com

Child Trends - This organization is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization providing social science research to those who serve children and youth.  To advance its mission, Child Trends collects and analyzes data; conducts, synthesizes, and disseminates research; designs and evaluates programs; and develops and tests promising approaches to research in the field. 
http://www.childtrends.org

Dads and Daughters- This organization encourages dads to become active in transforming cultural messages that value girls more for how they look than for who they are. Website has a detailed list of resources, including books and website links, as well as a useful list of research on topics ranging from body image to divorce.
http://www.dadsanddaughters.org

Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc.- The nation's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of eating disorders, EDAP's website outlines various programs such as Go Girl!, research, treatments, links, and a multitude of facts and statistics. http://www.edap.org

Expect the Best From a Girl- This website is targeted at parents and includes tips on how to build self-esteem, facts about women and work, information on women's colleges with direct links to events, and a list of resources and publications.
http://www.academic.org

Femina- A searchable directory of resources by, for, and about women and girls. Includes topics such as health, computers and science, entertainment, activities, and magazines.
http://www.femina.com

Gender Specific Programming for Girls- Provides current information on female delinquency, as well as links to articles, fact sheets, and websites on this topic. Also includes a listserv where professionals can discuss the issues.
http://www.girlspecificprogram.org/index.html

Girl Power: 4 Grownups- This page is targeted specifically at parents and provides advice, fact sheets, categorized links, publications, and a special section for dads with daughters.
http://www.girlpower.gov/AdultsWhoCare/index.htm

Girls Scouts of the USA- This website contains art, stories, poetry, book reviews, surveys, and a girl talk section for younger girls with a few areas of interest for young women and leaders.
http://www.girlscouts.org

Girl Tech- This website is geared towards girls and contains a wide variety of links, reviews of Internet sites, and a web search for issues concerning girls. The Parents and Mentors of Girls section offers research and information on girl's development with direct links to articles, essays, and websites.
http://www.radicagames.com/girltech
http://www.radicagames.com/girltech/parents.php

Girls' Coalition of Greater Boston- This website contains a list of research and resources, tips on fundraising as well as a list of available funders, a spotlight on different programs for girls, and writing by girls and researchers.
http://www.girlscoalition.com

Girls Incorporated- Dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, the Girls Inc. website focuses on research and advocacy programs, in addition to fun and empowering activities for girls.
http://www.girlsinc.org

Melpomene Institute- Promotes the physical health of girls and women through research and education. Website includes an internal search engine, as well as a section on girls' health and development.
http://www.melpomene.org/girls/girls_news.asp

Ms. Foundation for Women- The Girl Force/Girl World web pages provide information on Take Our Daughters to Work Day; Girls, Young Women, and Leaderships programs; Girl Tech; as well as resources on girls, press clips, and facts on women and girls.
http://ms.foundation.org

Myra Sadker Advocates for Gender Equity- Named after Myra Sadker, a researcher, educator, and supporter of gender equity issues, this website is dedicated to eliminating gender bias in and beyond schools. Includes various articles on equity as well as a reader's guide and site links.
http://www.sadker.org

The National Coalition of Girls Schools- A network of girls' schools that promotes the academic, social, and psychological growth of all girls, this website provides information for parents, girls, and educators. Includes an extensive list of recommended reading and publications, as well as a great list of links to sites on a broad range of topics concerning girls, equity, and education.
http://www.ncgs.org

The National Women's History Project- This website includes information on women's history month, as well as details on events, a catalogue of learning materials, tips for teachers, and links.
http://www.nwhp.org

The Office on Women's Health- This website contains a section on Girl and Adolescent Health that focuses on a variety of issues such as violence, body image, relationships, peer pressure, sexuality, and disability.
http://www.4woman.org/owh/girl.htm

Voices on The Web- A three-year project that encourages girls to participate in math, science, and technology. This website contains various articles and research papers, as well as curriculum materials, equity resources, and web links.
http://www.ael.org/nsf/voices

The Wellesley Centers for Women- From the nation's largest women's research center, this website provides a multitude of information on women and girls including reflections on current issues, research on a wide variety of topics, publications, news, and links.
http://www.wcwonline.org/index.html

Women, Girls, and Education- This website maintained by the Association of College and Research Libraries provides an extensive list of resources (websites, databases, periodicals, discussion lists, etc.) on curriculum, pedagogy, research, and funding to support girls and women in education.
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/womened.htm#Research

Working Groups on Girls- This NGO website for and about girls includes information on Beijing +5 and the situation of girls worldwide, links, fact sheets, girls' stories, a newsletter, and a list of related events. http://www.girlsrights.org

YWCA- The YWCA's website outlines current programs, involvement opportunities, a listing of local facilities and programs, and current news and events.
http://www.ywca.org

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