Take Action
Change happens when we stand together and take action. The following organizations offer timely action alerts and easy steps to advocate for policy and legal advances that will improve the lives of women and their families. Check other organizations on this website for their action issues.
ABOUT-FACE/ WRITE A COMPLAINT
About Face offers a how-to guide for writing a complaint with impact plus other ways to take action against advertisers and media that objectify our girls and women. The organization’s mission is to help girls navigate our toxic cultural landscape and to develop mental health and self-worth to reach their full potential.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) / Make your mark
American Association of University Women Action Network and Two-Minute Activist Tool sends email notices when advocacy is needed most. Receive email notices and subscribe to our mobile program to get targeted information straight to your cell phone. To subscribe, text “AAUW” to 21333.
End Rape On Campus
End Rape On Campus works to end campus sexual violence at the campus, local, state, and federal level. Choose how you want to take action based on you skill-sets, talents and passion.
FIX APP RATINGS
Fix App Ratings works to create safer digital places for kids and the creation of an independent app ratings board. A PDF template to help pass resolutions at the state level is also available.
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS (LWV)
The League of Women Voters of the United States encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
National Center on sexual exploitation
NCOSE is the leading organization exposing links between all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation. Take action here.
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)/ Action Center
NNEDA keeps current on issues and alerts you about legislative items that need action now. Through cross-sector collaborations at the state, national and international levels, NNEDA works to change the way our society addresses and works to prevent domestic violence.
NATIONAL WOMEN’S LAW CENTER (NWLC)/ TAKE ACTION
NWLC works for legal and public policy advances to improve the lives of women and their families. Select one or all current NWLC advocacy efforts and make your voices heard.
Service Women’s Action Network
SWAN is the voice of all military women. It is a member-driven community network that advocates for individual and collective needs of service women. Services include hotlines, housing, health education, gender equality, legal services, military sexual trauma, family services, and legislative advocacy.