Gender - sources of support

The following links all open into external websites. Please note  that NAVCA cannot be held responsible for the content of these  websites.

Equalities and  Human Rights Commission
Champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate  discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to  build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to  participate in society

Fawcett  Society
Campaigns for equality between women and men in  the UK on pay, pensions, poverty, justice and politics

International  Women's Day
Global day connecting all women around the world and inspiring them  to achieve their full potential

Men's  coalition
Aims to put issues of concern to men and boys  firmly on the public policy agenda

Men's Health  Forum
Promotes a gender-sensitive approach to health

Oxfam Gender Equality and Men project
The project has been  assisting Oxfam to explore how it can advance gender equality and  poverty reduction by incorporating men and boys more fully in the  organisation's gender work

Women's aid
National charity working to end domestic violence against women and  children

Women's Environmental  Network
Educates, empowers and informs women and men who care about the  environment. Campagns on environment and health issues from a  female perspective

Women's Resource  Centre
Supports women's organisations to be  more effective and sustainable

YWCA
charity  working with the most disadvantaged young women in England and  Wales.