🟥Women’s Rights & Reproductive Freedom
A ranked guide to organizations advancing gender equity and reproductive justice.
This collection of advocacy groups is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of women and ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive health services. These organizations engage in grassroots activism, lobbying, and public education to address critical issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women.
Their websites typically offer a wealth of resources, including action alerts, educational materials, research reports, and opportunities for community involvement.
About These Advocacy Group Guides: I’ve created more than 60 issue advocacy guides to help people connect with effective organizations and take meaningful action. If you’re interested in other issues, you can explore them all here: Advocacy Groups by Issue.
Women's Rights Groups
Reproductive Freedom Groups below this list.
National Organization for Women (NOW)
Founded in 1966, NOW advocates for women's rights through grassroots activism and lobbying. They focus on issues such as reproductive rights, economic justice, and ending violence against women.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
AAUW promotes equity for women and girls through education, research, and advocacy. They focus on issues such as gender pay equity and education access.
Known for organizing large-scale marches advocating for women's rights, this grassroots movement focuses on a wide range of issues including reproductive rights, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights.
This organization supports women in conflict-affected areas by providing them with the tools and resources to rebuild their lives. They offer training programs focused on economic empowerment and leadership.
This organization funds women-led groups around the world working for gender equality and women's rights. They focus on issues such as reproductive rights, economic justice, and violence against women.
An organization that encourages women to run for office and provides resources to help them navigate the political landscape, aiming to increase female representation in government.
This organization aims to advance women's equality, economic development, and reproductive health and rights. They engage in research, advocacy, and grassroots mobilization.
National Women's Law Center (NWLC)
NWLC advocates for gender justice in the courts and public policy, focusing on issues like reproductive rights, workplace equality, and education access.
Reproductive Freedom Groups
This organization provides reproductive health care, education, and advocacy. Planned Parenthood fights for access to affordable health care and comprehensive reproductive rights for women.
Center for Reproductive Rights
A global legal advocacy organization that uses the law to advance reproductive rights and secure access to reproductive health care.
A leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the U.S. and globally through evidence-based research.
Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America, Reproductive Freedom for All works to protect and expand reproductive rights, emphasizing access to comprehensive reproductive health care and individual choice.
SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective
A national organization that advocates for reproductive justice from a women of color perspective, focusing on the intersections of race, class, and gender.
Fòs Feminista advocates for women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights globally, focusing on empowerment and policy change.
Reproductive Health Access Project
Works to ensure that all women have access to comprehensive reproductive health care and provides training and resources for health care providers.
Women’s Rights Issues
Gender Pay Equity: Advocating for equal pay for equal work and promoting transparency in salary negotiations to eliminate wage gaps.
Violence Against Women: Addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment through comprehensive legislation and support services for survivors.
Access to Health Care: Ensuring that women have access to affordable and comprehensive health-care services, including mental health care and preventive services.
Educational Equity: Promoting equal access to education and resources for girls and women at all educational levels to foster empowerment and opportunity.
Economic Empowerment: Supporting women's entrepreneurship, job training, and fair labor practices to enhance economic independence and stability.
Political Representation: Encouraging women's participation in politics and leadership positions to ensure their voices are represented and heard in decision-making processes.
Intersectional Feminism: Recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and those with disabilities in the fight for equality.
Childcare Access: Advocating for affordable and accessible childcare options to support working mothers and promote family well-being.
Environmental Justice: Addressing how environmental issues disproportionately affect women, particularly in marginalized communities.
Reproductive Freedom Issues
Access to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care: Ensuring that individuals have access to a full range of reproductive health services, including contraception, prenatal care, and abortion.
Protection of the Right to Choose: Advocating for the legal right of individuals to make decisions about their reproductive health and family planning without governmental interference.
Education and Awareness on Reproductive Health: Promoting comprehensive sexual education and awareness about reproductive health issues, rights, and available services.
Funding for Reproductive Health Services: Supporting policies that secure funding for reproductive health services and organizations that provide essential care to underserved populations.
Legislation Affecting Reproductive Rights: Monitoring and advocating against restrictive laws and policies that threaten reproductive rights and access to health care.