Women's Networks

The Church Ladies Project

NCWO and the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW) established the Church Ladies Project as a strategic program of African American women in religious auxiliaries and professional organizations to conduct electoral engagement including voter registration, turnout, and education linking issues to the vote. NCWO, NCBW and affiliate organizations will bring together Black women from all sectors, regions, and demographic backgrounds to provide information and resource tools to take electoral action. The Church Ladies project works with partner organizations having a membership pool of approximately 2.4 million Black women. 

The Women's Equality Summit and Congressional Action Day bring together hundreds of women leaders and their allies in the nation's capital for a day of training sessions and face-to-face meetings with Members of Congress.

New Faces, More Voices is a summer leadership training institute offered to interns from our member organizations.  The leadership training program covers a variety of topics including advocacy and coalition building, networking, and lobbying skills.  Participants are also given background on the women's movement from the leaders who've paved the way.  To learn more about New Faces, More Voices and how to apply to next years program click here.

Task Forces

NCWO’s Task Forces bring together the leading women’s experts for strategy and policy discussions concerning:

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Working Group

The United States is one of just seven countries that has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), which affirms principles of fundamental human rights and equality for women around the world.   APA has been strongly advocating with the executive branch for U.S. ratification for over 10 years.

APA recently joined the CEDAW Working Group. WPO Senior Director Dr. Shari Miles-Cohen represents APA in this national coalition of 125-plus member organizations.  WPO continues to educate members about CEDAW and explore methods for increasing awareness about global issues at the state and local levels. 

SPARK Summit: Challenging the Sexualization of Girls and Women

The “SPARK Summit: Challenging the Sexualization of Girls and Women” was held at Hunter College in New York City on October 22, 2010.  The summit brought together girls, women, and media professionals, thought leaders, funders, researchers, and activists – and served as a national call to action and campaign for change.  An interactive web site was developed to support and amplify the summit’s ongoing impact.  Follow activities on Twitter: @SPARKsummit.

Trafficking of Women and Girls

The APA Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest (BAPPI) approved the establishment of  a Task Force on Trafficking of Women and Girls.  The Task Force will review the state of the literature of theory, research, and practice relevant to the trafficking of women and girls. This review will include definitions, prevalence, nature, psychological, physical, and social effects, prevention, identification, intervention, and recommendations for future research, training, practice, and policy. The Task Force will produce a report summarizing its findings.  Of the 70 nominations received, ten experts were selected to serve on the task force.

Inequity to Equity: Promoting Heath and Welness of Women with Disabilities Conference

Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology pleased to announce Class of 2011

APA is pleased to announce the 43 members of the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) Class of 2011.  The 4th LIWP will be held from August 1-3, 2011 in Washington, DC. A major focus of the Institute is to ensure that leadership training opportunities are available for mid-career and senior women psychologists in all of their diversities.

APA Task Force on Mental Health and Abortion

Mental health problems are not a direct result of choosing to have an abortion, an American Psychological Association task force has concluded.

 Academe

Call for Proposals: Deadline July 8, 2011

Inequity to Equity: Promoting Health and Wellness of Women with Disabilities
October 17-18, 2011 in Washington, DC
http://www.apa.org/pi/women/programs/disabilities-conference/index.aspx

The American Psychological Association invites submissions of proposals for an interactive, interdisciplinary conference, “Inequity to Equity: Promoting Health and Wellness of Women with Disabilities”.  We seek proposals for poster presentations, papers, and symposia regarding women with disabilities that address the following topics: Health Disparities and Equity; Access to Healthcare; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Reproductive Health and Sexual Health; Psychosocial Health; Interpersonal Violence and Violence Prevention; Disability across the Lifespan; and Legal Guidance and Public Policy.  The conference is cosponsored with the Howard University Women’s Health Institute and Gallaudet University and will be held at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC on October 17 - 18, 2011. By promoting the exchange of knowledge and information among psychologists, other health care providers, researchers, educators, policymakers, women with disabilities and advocates, this conference aims to foster an integrated health care agenda that will improve health outcomes for women with disabilities.  Call for Proposals deadline is July 8, 2011.

Environment

Earth Charter Summit. On September 29, 2001, WCEIA convened a day-long Earth Charter Summit, one of twelve around the country that were linked together at two points during the day, with over 150 participants and 45 speakers, to build support for the Earth Charter document, which lays out 16 principles for a just, sustainable and peaceful global society.

Global Feminism

Gender Equality Commission Training. In June 2000, Croatian women leaders took part in this three week training, designed by Anne B. Zill and executed in Washington, D.C., New York (at the United Nations in conjunction with the Beijing + 5 proceedings) and in Maine. Participants were exposed to women leaders on the national, international and state levels in government, industry, academia and civil society.

In July 2001, Bulgarian women mayors were trained for two weeks in advocacy, coalition-building, issue development, and democracy in Maine and Washington, DC.

Other

Cuba: Hearts and Minds and Past and Present. 2007. An exhibition of historical and contemporary art by Cuban, Cuban-American and American Artists about the "Island."

Annual Reports

Zill, Anne B. From Civil Society to Critical Mass: Women's Leadership , Global Security & Democracy in the 21st Century. 2002.

Consider the following list of values: consistency, inclusivity, inter-connectivity, collaboration, empathy, transparency, practicality, and long-term, big-picture considerations. How does the conduct of our government reflect these values? And what is to be done? This paper posits the proposition that the United States government is doing only fair to middling in these early days of the 21st century, that our democracy needs reinvigorating, renewed attention to these core values, as well as to the rule of law itself. A critical mass of women in positions of leadership in government and civil society could speed up this process.

* The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute 

The WSRC houses The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute (HBI) - the world's first university-based research institute devoted to the study of Jews and gender. The mission of HBI is to produce and promote scholarly and artistic projects and to build a strong, international network of Jewish women.

* Student-Scholar Partnership Program

The goal of the Student-Scholar Partnership is to match undergraduate women and men with scholars at the WSRC and faculty affiliated with the Women's Studies Program to work collaboratively on research or artistic projects. The emphasis of the program is to enable students and scholars/faculty to work collectively on projects that focus on women and women's issues in many different fields. Two unique aspects of the program include emphasis on mentoring and students' contributions to the projects. The program supports the important work that the scholars/faculty are conducting on women's lives and provides Brandeis undergraduates with a unique opportunity to work closely with established professionals in their field of interest.

* The Arts Program

The Arts Program creates a space for the display of and education about women's art. The Program presents exhibitions in the Kniznick Gallery with a particular focus on the display of women's artwork, and provide information on women artists and their achievements. The program also makes studio space, "a space of one's own," available to women artists, and offers educational opportunities and programming to Brandeis students, outside schools, and adult groups.

* The Scholars Program

The Scholars Program of the WSRC is an innovative and mutually supportive community of qualified scholars engaged in significant research and artistic endeavors. Working in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences and their intersections, our mission is to focus on questions related to women's lives and gender dynamics. The scholars make intellectual contributions to the local, national, and international communities and advance the social justice mission of the University.

* C-Change: National Initiative on Gender, Culture, & Leadership in Medicine 

ReSearch - the e-zine of the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis University, where research, art and activism converge.

Adelman, Penina, Ali Feldman, and Shulamit Reinharz.The JGirl's Guide: The Young Jewish Woman's Handbook For Coming Of Age. 2005. Jewish Lights Publishing.

Reinharz, Shulamit. 2004. American Jewish Women and the Zionist Enterprise. Brandeis University Press.  

Scholars Program

The mission of the Scholars Program of the Brandeis University Women’s Studies Research Center is to be an innovative and mutually supportive community of Scholars engaged in research and artistic activity. Working in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences and their intersections, these researchers and artists focus on questions related to women’s lives and gender dynamics. Advancing the social justice mission of Brandeis University, Scholars contribute intellectually to the University as well as to the broader local, national and international communities.

Student Scholar Partnership

The WSRC Internship Program: Student-Scholar Partners (SSP), currently coordinated by Kristen Mullin, was launched in the spring of 1997 as a project of the Women’s Studies Program at Brandeis University.  Today, the Program continues as an important component of the Women’s Studies Research Center (WSRC).  This paid internship opportunity is designed to give undergraduate students a unique learning experience by allowing them to work side by side with a Scholar or faculty member in an interdisciplinary environment.

# Feminist Thought and Scholarship

Transnational Feminisms. This symposium will focus on the formation of a complex weaving of feminisms(s) globally with special attention to the relationship between feminist movements and feminist theories and the "new world order," hence the current reconfiguration of economic, social, and political arrangements world-wide. The symposium also seeks to be self-reflexive and consequently to raise issues about the place of women's and/or gender studies in the weave. No one disciplinary perspective will be privileged at the symposium and we welcome contributions from outside of the academy. Among issues that could be addressed in the symposium are: identity; interactions between different social movements; gender or sexual preference based rights; cross border theoretical travels.

Feminism, Democracy, and the Changing World Order. The Women's Studies Department hosted an event addressing feminism, democracy, and the changing world order. Lectures and discussions were administered by the department.

Gender and Work Space(s) was a spring symposium, held April 14 and 15, 2000. It explored the relationship between gender, sexuality, and work; the multidimensionality of gender at work; gender and the cyber work space; gender, work, and the changing world order; and gender, work, and the state, among other topics.

Homeland Security: Feminist Critiques. Proposed for April 2003.

#Our Talk Newsletter 

Topics relevant to feminist scholarship and activisim are addressed in this newsletter.

#The Ray Glass Memorial Peace and Society Fund Award

The Women's Studies Program is pleased to announce the creation of the Ray Glass Memorial Peace & Society Fund Award. This award will be given out annually to one undergraduate and one graduate student.

Coalition for Women Students

CWS has been the leader in making relevant social and political issues prominent at WSU. Programming has been intended to educated students on foreign and domestic affairs since the 1920s. CWS has always focused on events for students and has become involved in political activities and advocating for safety, equity, and diversity on campus. Currently, CWS is comprised of five groups: The Association for Pacific and Asian Women, Black Women's Caucus, Mujeres Unidas, Native American Women's Association, and the YWCA of WSU. CWS also funds two other organizations: the Women's Transit Program and the NEW Leadership Summer Institute. CWS symbolizes unity and diversity by representing the interests of women from diverse cultural background. CWS and its coalition groups sponsor programs and activities that heighten students' awareness of issues pertaining to class, race and gender.

Take Back the Night 

The Take Back the Night march is an annual event, bringing together the Pullman and WSU Community in solidarity against violence. It begins on the Glenn Terrell Mall and winds around campus, ending near the Coliseum. A short candle-light vigil will follow the march, giving us a moment to reflect on the effects of violence on the lives of victims, survivors, family, friends, and the larger community. 

Women Making History

The Women's Resource Center assumes responsibility for coodinating the Women's History Month Celebration at Washington State University. A wide range of activities are organized and supported by many colleges, departments and student organizations. The Women's Resource Center also presents the Women's Recognition Luncheon during which the WSU Women of Distinction and Women of the year are honored. 

Commission on the Status of Women

Appointed by the President, the Commission on the Status of Women gathers data and makes recommendations on issues relevant to women at Washington State Unversity. The Commission prepares a five-year report, which serves as a framework for institutional change. As member of the Commission Executive Board, the Center provides guidance and on-going support for the Commission.

New Leadership

National Education for Women’s (NEW) Leadership Inland Northwest is a residential institute designed to empower college women to become involved in the political process. Participants interact with women from a variety of political and policy-making positions to develop their own concepts of leadership. To achieve full impact of the program and meet program graduation requirements, participants are expected to attend and actively engage in all scheduled activities and sessions.

Mom's Weekend

Mom's Weekend is a fun-packed tradition for families and friends of Washington State University students to honor their mothers and showcase their contributions to the University.

Women's Transit

Women's Transit Program is funded through the Coalition for Women Students with Student Services and Activities Fees. It is a program under the direction of the Women's Resource Center with Turea Erwin, Director, Mary Anderson, Program Coordinator, and two Student Assistants and around 160 Volunteers.

Commission on the Status of Women. 2000. The Staus of Women at Washington State University: Commission on the Status of Women Report to the President, 1995-2000 .The Commission prepares a five-year report, which serves as a framework for institutional change.

Women's Resource Center. 1999. HECB Gender Equity Report. The HECB Gender Equity Report assesses institutional compliance with TitleIX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in education programs receiving federal funds. At two-year intervals the Center prepares an assessment of the progress made in nine key areas including: access to higher education, athletics, career education, student employment, learning environment, math and science, sexual harassement/sexual assault, counseling services, parenting students.

Women's Resource Center. Sexual Assault Prevention Resource Guide. The Women's Resource Center publishes a Sexual Assault Prevention Resource Guide to provide general information about policies, programs, and services pertaining to sexual assault prevention, educational outreach, and survivor support. It is our intention to inform members of Washington State University and Pullman communities of the serious nature of sexual violence and its impact on our society. Sexual assault affects people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnic origin, and economic status.

National Statistics on Women. 2007.

Women's Resource Center Newsletter

Graduate Women in Science

The first GWIS chapter, Alpha, was started in Cornell, NY, while the second chapter (Beta) was in Madison, WI. These chapters are still in existence today, along with 16+ other chapters in the US and international. Members include graduate students, post docs, as well as the professionals in industry, or higher education. Disciplines are numerous, ranging from social scientists to basic scientists in all areas of science.