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Note: The following links represent a rich variety of views and are
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concernced with issues of equality in the church.
A worldwide movement that works to promote internationally recognized human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.
The Association for the Rights of Catholics in the Church
Affirms fundamental rights and corresponding responsibilities rooted in the humanity and baptism of all Catholics.
B.A.S.I.C. (Brothers and Sisters in Christ)
An Irish-based network of women and men which works to build up a Church Community freed from the sin of sexism.
Call To Accountability
To raise public awareness about sexual violence against women in the Catholic church and hold accountable those involved or complicit in this problem.
Call To Action
A national (U.S.) organization. Members believe the Spirit of God is at work in the whole church, not just in its appointed leaders.
Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CCODP)
One of Canada's leading international development agencies.
Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action
"An alliance of over 40 Canadian women's equality-seeking non-governmental organizations formed in February 1999."
Catholics
For a Free Choice Canada
Advocates for reproductive rights and health,
population policy, gender equality, and sexuality, rooted in a commitment
to the dignity, rights and moral agency of women.
Catholic New Times
Canada's award-winning faith and social justice journal.
Catholic Women's Ordination (CWO)
A UK-based group of women and men who care deeply about the Roman Catholic Church and want to be a part of building a Church community that lives gospel justice.
Center for Women's Global Leadership
Develops and facilitates women's leadership for women's human rights and social justice worldwide.
The Catholic Women's League (CWL) of Canada is an organization that contributes to the life and vitality of the church, family and community, both at home and abroad.
Christian + Feminist
Dedicated to the proposition that faith and feminism are not mutually exclusive.
Consistent-Life
Consistent Liferepresents those committed to the protection of life, which is threatened in today's world by war, the arms race, abortion, poverty, racism, capital punishment, and euthanasia.
CORPUS
For a renewed priesthood of married and single men and women dedicated
to serving God through the Community of Believers.
Culture et Foi
Un carrefour pour les personnes et les groupes qui travaillent à
l'inculturation de la foi dans nos sociétés modernes.
Council of Canadians
An independent, non-partisan citizens' interest group providing a critical and progressive voice on key national and international issues.
Dignity Canada Dignité
Canada's national organization of gay and lesbian Catholics and their
friends.
The Earth Charter Initiative
Based on extensive international consultations over a period of many years, the principles of the Earth Charter are also based upon contemporary science, international law, and the insights of philosophy and religion.
Equality Now
A movement to end violence against women - a vision of human life in which all women and girls live free, equal, safe and with dignity.
Frank
Henderson's page
A wonderful compendium of liturgical resources, with particular
care for liturgies that impact women, and a wealth of information on
medieval women.
Future Church
A national coalition of parish-based Catholics who seek the full participation of all baptized Catholics in the life of the Church.
Global Education Associates
A partnership of individuals and organizations in 90 countries working to enable people to understand and respond constructively to the crises and opportunities of today's interdependent world.
Global Women's Project
Approaches questions of women's human rights and equity through a long tradition of research, theological reflection, advocacy, outreach, popular education and coalition building.
HULDA
Information and resources about Christian and Jewish theology and religion. Good information and lots of links.
International Movement We Are Church (IMWAC)
Calls for fundamental reforms in the Roman Catholic Church, so that it might become a more loving, democratic, and generous church.
L'autre Parole
Une Collective de femmes féministes et chrétiennes, actives au Québec depuis 1976. Nous nous sommes donné un espace pour vivre, repenser et célébrer le message libérateur des évangiles.
Mary's Pence
A U.S. based Catholic organization that provides an opportunity for men and women to direct a church donation to women's ministries worldwide.
THE MADELEVA MANIFESTO
A message of hope and courage to women in the church.
The Millionth Circle 2005 Initiative
A grass-roots, international volunteer organization of women who believe that circles are the means through which world consciousness will change. It is coordinated by Global Education Associates in New York, a non-governmental organization with United Nations consultative status.
The National Action Committee on the Status of Women/Le Comité canadien d'action sur le statut de la femme. (NAC/CCA)
The largest feminist organization in Canada. A coalition of more than 700 member groups, NAC has been working for women's equality for over 27 years.
Ordination of Catholic Women (OCW)
An Australian group of women and men who advocate the ordination of women into a renewed priestly ministry in the Catholic Church.
Pax Christi International
A Catholic peace movement that collaborates with other Christian, Jewish, Muslim and non-religious persons for a peaceful world, freed of violent relationships based on domination and subordination.
PAR-L
An electronic network of individuals and organizations interested in women-centred policy issues in Canada.
Prairie Messenger
The Prairie Messenger is a weekly newspaper which "seeks to mirror for the church on the Prairies the whole reality of the pilgrim People of God."
Priests for Equality
A movement of women and men throughout the world who work for the full participation of women and men in church and society.
The Quixote Center
A faith-based, social justice center working with people who have few resources for their struggles.
The Religious Consultation on Population, Reproductive Health & Ethics
An international, multi-faith network of progressive feminist religious scholars/leaders who seek out the positive, renewable moral energies of their faith traditions.
Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)
A political/social organization of Afghan women struggling for peace, freedom, democracy and women's rights in Afghanistan.
The Social Edge
A monthly Canadian online social justice and faith magazine.
Status of Women Canada (SWC)
Promotes gender equality, and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of Canada.
Student Christian Movement, Canada
A national network of student collectives engaged in spirituality and progressive social justice issues.
V-Day
A global movement to stop violence against women and girls.
WATER (Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual)
A network of justice-seeking friends. WATER helps develop inclusive religious and social communities, and focuses feminist faith on bringing about social justice.
WITNESS
Transforming the Church Through the Witness of Women.
Women & Theology
"A selective, annotated list of links to Internet resources on women and religion, feminist theology, or the feminine divine."
Women-Church Convergence
A coalition of autonomous Catholic-rooted organizations/groups raising a feminist voice, and committed to an ekklesia of women which is participative, egalitarian and self-governing.
Women's Interchurch Council (WIC)
An ecumenical Canadian coalition. WIC seeks to extend the message of Jesus "by united prayer, united action and a stronger voice in national questions."
Women Of The New Covenant
An Australian missionary community praying and working for the ordination of women in the Catholic Church.
Women's Ordination: Catholic Internet Library
A very comprehensive internet library on women priests. Carries documents in seven different languages.
Women's Ordination Conference (WOC)
WOC works for the ordination of women as priests and bishops into a renewed priestly ministry in the Roman Catholic Church
Women-Related Religion/Spirituality Email Lists
Joan Korenman's extensive list
W O M E N S P A C E
A Canadian based resource for women. Includes the on-line edition of Women'space magazine, an internet course for women.
WomenWatch
The UN internet gateway on the advancement and empowerment of women.
The World Council of Churches (WCC)
An international fellowship of Christian churches, built upon the foundation of encounter, dialogue and collaboration.
World March of Women
The world march continues - more determined than ever to continue marching together, on all the continents, because we are convinced that another world is possible.
Last Updated: September 22, 2006