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		Feminist Majority Foundation ^Votes:0 911 for Women What to Do if You or Someone You Know is Sexually Harassed Women around the world are beginning to tell their stories and expose the pervasiveness of sexual harassment in their societies. A 1992 International Labor Organization survey of 23 countries revealed what women already know: that sexual harassment is a major problem for women all over the world. Sexual harassment affects women's mental and physical health as well as their social and economic status. The level of tolerance for sexual harassment varies from culture to culture. For information on the incidence of and remedies for sexual harassment in a variety of countries, see Shockwaves: The Global Impact of Sexual Harassment by Susan Webb (MasterMedia Limited, New York, 1994) DISCLAIMER: The information and materials Read More Go to Site


		Gender Equity in Sports ^Votes:0 About Title IX History Federal Legislation State Legislation News Resources Citing this page Contacts Gender Equity in Sports OUR MISSION: Gender Equity in Sports is a resource for anyone investigating the state of affairs in interscholastic or intercollegiate sport. The content and data are primarily based on an ongoing project maintained by Dr. Mary C. Curtis and Dr. Christine H.B. Grant at The University of Iowa. These reports have been collected from newspaper articles, the Women's Sports Foundation, and personal references. Leads, updates, corrections, or suggestions are welcome, as changes are being made daily and in every area. UI equity questionnaire available Dr. Christine Grant and Amy Wilson created a questionnaire for use by the University of Iowa Gender Equity Subcommittee dur Read More Go to Site

		Legal Momentum ^Votes:0 Welcome to Legal Momentum If your browser does not send you to a new page in 3 seconds, please click here . --> Read More Go to Site

		Legal Momentum ^Votes:0 Welcome to Legal Momentum If your browser does not send you to a new page in 3 seconds, please click here . --> Read More Go to Site

		Northwest Women's Law Center ^Votes:0 Equality. Justice. Fairness. The Northwest Women's Law Center has been working for nearly 30 years to make these concepts a reality for women in the Pacific Northwest. By using the law, one of the most powerful tools in our democratic society, we improve women's social, economic and legal status. We bring ground-breaking lawsuits to change the law, advocate for legislation that advances women's rights, and educate women and the community about women's legal rights. And we do so on virtually any issue that affects women, because the challenges women face are multi-dimensional. Please join us in our effort to advance women's legal rights and make our society more just. BREAKING NEWS: Court puts women at risk by blocking Washington State pharmacy regulations Learn about the Legal Rights of Do Read More Go to Site

		NOW and Sexual Harassment ^Votes:0 /* The rule below prevents long urls from widening floated cols and breaking the layout in IE. It is not W3C valid, but if placed within a "Conditional comment" it will be hidden from all user agents other than IE/Win, and thus validate. This fix fails in IE5/Win. http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/author/dhtml/overview/ccomment_ovw.asp */ #outer{word-wrap:break-word;} Search: Sign up: to choose from our lists NOW and Sexual Harassment Latest News Harassment Complaint Against Federal Judge Calls for Congressional Inquiry (11/07) NOW Calls for Judiciary Committee Investigation of Federal Judge Reprimanded after Sexual Harassment Allegations (10/07) Sexual Harassment Remains Serious Problem on Campus (3/06) NOW Actions NOW Activists Take Action on University of Colorado Harassment Stamp Read More Go to Site

		ROSENET - Law and Abused Immigrant Women ^Votes:0 If you or your friend are in immediate danger, call 911 to get help. Welcome to RoseNet, your site to learn about Canadian laws and issues relating to immigrant women in abusive relationships. You can learn by: Rose's Story following Rose's story, you can learn by linking to legal information related to her life. The Facts choosing a topic from the list grouped under major headings, you can link to the information. Find Info typing in words or phrase of what you are looking for, you can then choose the information. You can also access short introductory information in other languages . Before continuing, Protect Yourself: Read This First . For information on Canadian law and abused women, visit VIOLET . DISCLAIMER RoseNet is a joint project of the Legal Resource Centre and Changing Togethe Read More Go to Site

		Shevolution.com ^Votes:0 Shevolution.com Shevolution.com: Shevolution: women and men working in partnership. Shevolution supports the development of systems, services and media for women and men to work together as equals in work, life and politics. Shevolution, Lesley Abdela, Abdela, Eyecatcher Associates, Project Parity, equality, parity, gender, equal opportunities, politics, democracy, women, 300 Group, communications training Shevolution.com Read More Go to Site

		Trades Union Congress - TUC response to Equal Pay Task Force Report ^Votes:0 Text only Accessibility Site map Search Email alerts Work rights Publications Unions Events Contact us Home > Equality Equality Age Equality Black Workers Disability Issues Equality Audit Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights Women Women and Men Equal Rights Women's Issues RSS Feeds Subscribe to the latest on the subject 'Equality' Email alerts We can alert you by email if there is something new in your chosen subject areas. Register your interests now. Directory About the TUC Congress Economy Education and Training Employment Research Equality Health and Safety International Law at Work Learning and Skills Policy Organising and Recruitment Partnership Pensions Public Sector Welfare and Society Work-Life Balance Site search This subject Whole site Advanced search TUC response to Read More Go to Site

		Women's Legal Education and Action Fund ^Votes:0 ?????????????????????????? ABOUT LEAF LEGAL WORK MEDIA & EVENTS YOUTH SECTION SUPPORT LEAF BRANCHES CONTACT LEAF FAQs MEMBERS ONLY Become a monthly donor today! Call us or click above to donate online. LEAF National Call for Board & Committee Volunteers For details click: -2008 Volunteer Notice -2008 Application Form CLICK HERE to order a copy of our new book: “MAKING EQUALITY RIGHTS REAL: ? Securing Substantive Equality under the Charter” LEAF National is looking for a Treasurer! For details click: -2008 Treasurer Notice ? SHAPE ? \* MERGEFORMAT Read More Go to Site

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