Below are resources developed by Women Work! to address the issue of economic security for women of color. Following these are additional resources with links to learn more.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC oversees the fair treatment of U.S. employees. To learn about the services they offer, visit their web site here.
To learn about filing a complaint of harassment or discrimination with the EEOC, click here.
To visit the EEOC's special section on Ethnic/National Origin, Color, Race, Religion and Sex Discrimination, click here.
Women of Color Resource Center
The Women of Color Resource Center (WCRC) promotes the political, economic, social and cultural well-being of women and girls of color in the United States. Their web site offers information on a variety of relevant topics.
Click here to learn more.
National Council of Negro Women
Dealing with issues from housing to social security, the economic empowerment section of the National Council of Negro Women web site offers a variety of information and resources.
Click here to learn more.
National Urban League
The web site of the National Urban League has a section on economic empowerment that addresses how to access their services in the main areas of Jobs and Job Training, Home Ownership and Affordable Housing, Financial Literacy, Technology Training, and Entrepreneurial Growth and Opportunity. It
Click here to learn more.
National Partnership for Women and Families
The web site of the National Partnership for Women and Families covers information on a wide range of topics, from civil rights and affirmative action to welfare to health care.
Click here to learn more.
Advocacy Resources
NOW (National Organization for Women): Racial and Ethnic Diversity
The National Orgazation for Women (NOW) has a section of its web site dedicated to Racial and Ethnic Diversity, offering both education and advocacy materials.
Click here to learn more.
National Council of La Raza
As the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, the National Council of La Raza hosts a web site featuring research and advocacy activities.
Click here to learn more.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The NAACP has a long history of activism on behalf of people of color and has a Women in the NAACP(WIN) committee that focuses on issues important to women and children of color.
To learn more about the NAACP click here and to learn more about their WIN committee click here.
Health and Wellness Resources
The Black Women's Health Imperative
The Black Women's Health Imperative
is committed to advancing the health and wellness of African-American women and girls. Their web site offers information and educational materials on several important health topics.
Click here to learn more.
NAWHO, Health Partnership for Asian Women and Families-
NAWHO has several publications, forums, and other materials regarding the health of Asian women and families available on their web site.
Click here to learn more.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
The web site for the National Alliance for Hispanic Health offers a variety of resources as well as opportunities to be part of their community and advocacy.
Click here to learn more.
This resource is made possible through the support of the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor. |