National Partners for SISTERS OF '77

AFL-CIO
www.aflcio.org
The AFL-CIO's mission is to bring social and economic justice to our nation by enabling working people to have a voice on the job, in government, in a changing global economy and in their communities. The AFL-CIO has 58 affiliate unions and represents 13 million working women and men in the U.S.

The Association for Women in Communications
www.womcom.org
The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era.

Business and Professional Women/USA
www.bpwusa.org
Business and Professional Women/USA, founded in 1919, promotes equity for women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. With 1,300 Local Organizations across the country, BPW/USA is the leading advocate for millions of workingwomen on work-life balance and workplace equity issues. 700 BPW/USA members attended the 1977 IWY National Conference in Houston.

Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America
www.hadassah.org
Founded in 1912, Hadassah is the largest women's and largest Jewish organization in the United States. In Israel, it supports pacesetting medical care and research, education and youth programs, and reforestation and parks projects. In the U.S., Hadassah promotes health education, social action and advocacy, volunteerism, Jewish education and research.

Feminist Majority Foundation
www.feminist.org
The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically.

Lambda Legal
www.lambdalegal.org
Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest legal organization in the nation dedicated to the full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV. Through impact litigation, education and public policy work on behalf of LGBT people and those with HIV, Lambda Legal is helping to create a truly diverse and accepting society where everyone can live freely, equally and with dignity.

Leadership America
www.leadershipamerica.com
Leadership America is the nation's longest running leadership program for executive women. Through contacts with national leaders operating at the forefront of America's political, social and economic arenas, participants are able to interact and develop a deepened understanding of how the leading issues of the day impact their respective organizations, communities and lives.

National Council of Women's Organizations
www.womensorganizations.org
The National Council of Women's Organizations is a nonpartisan, nonprofit umbrella organization of more than 200 groups that collaborate through substantive policy work and grass roots activism to address issues of concern to women, including workplace and economic equity, education and job training, affirmative action, Social Security, child care, reproductive freedom, health, and global progress for women's equality.

National Women's Studies Association
www.nwsa.org
The National Women's Studies Association (NWSA) is the leading organization dedicated to supporting and advancing feminist teaching, research, and professional and community service at the pre-K through post-secondary levels. NWSA has over 2,000 members in the United States and around the world working in varied specialties.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America
www.ppfa.org
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation's largest and most trusted voluntary reproductive health organization. We believe that everyone has the right to choose whether to have a child, and that every child should be wanted and loved. Planned Parenthood affiliates operate nearly 850 health centers nationwide, providing medical services and sexuality education for millions of women, men, and teenagers.

Women’s Funding Network
www.wfnet.org
Founded in 1985, the Women’s Funding Network (WFN) is a growing international association of over 100 women’s and girls’ funds and philanthropic organizations. We are committed to improving the status of women and girls by changing the society in which we live. Together, we strive to bring the vision of equity for all women and girls to reality.

The Women’s Museum
www.thewomensmuseum.org
A Smithsonian affiliate, The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future makes visible the unique, textured, and diverse stories of American women. Using the latest technology and interactive media, the Museum's exhibits and programs expand our understanding of women's participation in shaping our nation's history and create a lively environment for dialogue and discovery.