Resources

Reliable information is power—especially in a moment when rights and data are shifting fast. This page connects you with organizations already doing the work: tracking legislation, translating research, and defending women’s rights across the U.S.

Here, you’ll find national data hubs, advocacy groups, and research centers that help make sense of where we stand—and how things are changing.

Explore their reports, maps, and toolkits to deepen your understanding and see where your own time, voice, or expertise might make a difference.

Women's Rights - Broadly

Some organizations work across many dimensions of women’s rights—from reproductive autonomy and workplace equity to safety and civic power. They’re strong starting points for understanding the national landscape:

• National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) — Legal and policy advocacy advancing gender justice in education, work, and healthcare.
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) — Data-driven research on women’s economic status, safety, and access to opportunity.
• National Organization for Women (NOW) — Grassroots network promoting gender equality in every area of life.
• Legal Momentum — The nation’s first legal defense and education fund for women’s equality, spanning workplace, violence, and education issues.

Reproductive Rights

These organizations track reproductive laws, court rulings, and access to care—especially as policies diverge by state:

• Abortion Everyday - Jessica Valenti’s comprehensive news feed covering abortion and reproductive rights. (Free and paid subscriptions.)
• Center for Reproductive Rights — Global legal advocacy advancing reproductive freedom as a fundamental human right.
• Guttmacher Institute — Independent research and policy analysis on reproductive health, rights, and access worldwide.

Workplace Rights

Economic security and safety at work remain central to women’s equality. These organizations focus on pay equity, discrimination, caregiving, and opportunity:

• Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) — Legal and policy organization fighting for equal pay, safety, and equity in workplaces nationwide.

Violence and Safety

Gender-based violence affects every community. These organizations lead with prevention, survivor support, and policy change:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 24/7 confidential support and data insights on intimate partner violence.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) — National clearinghouse for sexual violence prevention research, training, and data.

Voting and Civic Participation

Protecting and expanding women’s political power means ensuring fair access to the ballot and representation at every level:

• League of Women Voters (LWV) — Nonpartisan voter education and advocacy for accessible, transparent elections.
• All In Together — Nonpartisan initiative helping women understand and use their civic power through training and engagement tools.

Education

Access to education — and freedom from discrimination within it — shapes every other right:

• Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) — Legal and policy organization fighting for equity in schools and universities.
• HERS Network — Leadership development and support for women in higher education administration.

How WRDI Will Help You Use These Resources (Coming Soon)

Each section above links directly to national sources you can explore or support. Planned additions include:

• Interactive Resource Map: Filterable list of national and state organizations by rights category.
• Partner Spotlights: Profiles of leading data, policy, and advocacy partners working on each issue.
• Data Links: Direct access to WRDI-verified dashboards and government datasets.
• Research Guides: Curated reading lists and explainers for key laws, metrics, and rights indicators.

Next Step

Learn what’s changing where you live—and how these resources connect to it. Explore your state via the See Your State menu. (add hyperlink)