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| International Committee of Women for Permanent Peace | The International Committee of Women for Permanent Peace grew out of the April 1915 International Congress of Women held in The Hague, Netherlands, to discuss ways to end World War I and achieve world peace. In 1919... The International Committee of Women for Permanent Peace grew out of the April 1915 International Congress of Women held in The Hague, Netherlands, to discuss ways to end World War I and achieve world peace. In 1919 the International Committee renamed itself the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Show more Show less | 1915 | 3 | 20 | |
| International Congress of Women at The Hague, 1915 | 1915 | 5 | 4 | ||
| International Council of Jewish Women | The International Council of Jewish Women (ICJW) was founded in 1912. Its current goals include: promotion of human rights, strengthening the relationships among Jewish women, and working to improve social welfare.... The International Council of Jewish Women (ICJW) was founded in 1912. Its current goals include: promotion of human rights, strengthening the relationships among Jewish women, and working to improve social welfare. The ICJW held its first international convention in Paris in 1949, and its most recent in Cape Town, South Africa in May 2010. This digital archive contains the proceedings from the first twelve conferences as well as reports written by women who attended those conferences and women’s conferences hosted by the United Nations. Show more Show less | 1912 | 27 | 42 | |
| International Council of Women | The International Council of Women (ICW) was founded in 1888 under the leadership of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony at the National Woman Suffrage Association meeting in Washington, D.C., marking the fo... The International Council of Women (ICW) was founded in 1888 under the leadership of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony at the National Woman Suffrage Association meeting in Washington, D.C., marking the fortieth anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, which endorsed woman suffrage. The ICW held its first congress at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. The Council united national organizations with a membership of 4-5 million women in 1907 and 36 million in 1925. The ICW focused on club interests in its early years with themes such as Christianity, philanthropy, social reform, art, music, literature, and education. The ICW was arguably the most conservative of the major women’s international organizations. Nevertheless, the organization expanded its agenda to include disarmament, suffrage, trafficking in women and children, working conditions, health, and immigration. It lobbied both the League of Nations and the United Nations on behalf of women’s issues. Its example helped spur other women’s international organizations to action, sometimes in opposition to positions of the ICW. The ICW has held 25 international conferences, including its most recent meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2009. Materials in this digital archive include the organization’s proceedings, as well as institutional publications and writings of members. The archive also includes manuscript material from the ICW collection at the Library of Congress and the May Wright Sewall collection at the Clarke Library, Central Michigan University. Show more Show less | 1888 | 112 | 237 | |
| International Council of Women of the Darker Races | In 1922 African American educator and club-woman Margaret Murray Washington of Tuskegee Institute founded the International Council of Women of the Darker Races. The organization dedicated itself to studying the sta... In 1922 African American educator and club-woman Margaret Murray Washington of Tuskegee Institute founded the International Council of Women of the Darker Races. The organization dedicated itself to studying the status of women and children of color around the world, but primarily focused on women of the African diaspora. The group was small and elite throughout its history. Membership peaked at about 40. Members included such prominent activists as Addie Hunton, Mary McLeod Bethune, Addie Dickerson, Nannie Helen Burroughs, and Maggie L. Walker. Most members hailed from the United States, though there were a few members from Africa and the Caribbean. The ICWDR took an active interest in the women’s peace movement throughout most of its history. In 1924 they helped fund a girls’ school in Sierra Leone. The ICWDR also took an active interest in U.S. involvement in Haiti and Ethiopia in the 1920s and 1930s. Washington, Hunton, and Dickerson served terms as the organization’s presidents. The ICWDR did not maintain a central office and thus did not leave a substantial archive documenting its history. The database draws together documents from the personal papers of several active members and a few newspapers. Most of the materials consist of correspondence. Also included are a constitution, some meeting minutes, and a report of one of the group’s early meetings. Show more Show less | 1920 | 1 | 11 | |
| International Federation of Business and Professional Women | In 1928, Lena Madesin Phillips, president of the (U.S.) National Federation of Business and Professional Women, organized the travels of a group of U.S. women to Europe, which resulted in the formation of the Intern... In 1928, Lena Madesin Phillips, president of the (U.S.) National Federation of Business and Professional Women, organized the travels of a group of U.S. women to Europe, which resulted in the formation of the International Federation of Business and Professional Wom en (IFBPW) in 1930 with Phillips serving as President. The Federation held its first conference in Richmond, Virginia, in 1931. The organization focuses on the economic interests of women, aiming to develop women\'s professional and leadership skills. The IFBPW seeks to empower women economically in helping with workforce entry/re-entry, with running successful businesses, by protecting rights of women workers, and by creating support networks for women. Business and Professional Women International is the new name for the IFBPW as it operates in the twenty-first century. The materials in this digital archive include the proceedings of IFBPW international conferences, institutional documents, and manuscript materials from the papers of Lena Madesin Phillips. Show more Show less | 1930 | 36 | 54 | 2 |
| International Federation of University Women | The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) was founded in 1919, as an organization of college-trained women to promote peace and prevent future war. The IFUW held its first conference in 1920 in London... The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) was founded in 1919, as an organization of college-trained women to promote peace and prevent future war. The IFUW held its first conference in 1920 in London and met most recently in August 2010 in Mexico City. In 2010, the organization included 67 national affiliates. The IFUW aims to develop the education of women and girls by focusing on girls’ primary education, women’s adult literacy, women’s access to higher education, and leadership opportunities for women. The materials in this digital archive include the conference reports of the IFUW, institutional publications, works by IFUW members, and extensive primary materials from the IFUW collection at the Aletta Institute in Amsterdam. Show more Show less | 1919 | 47 | 136 | |
| International Federation of Working Women | The International Federation of Working Women (IFWW) was established at the International Congress of Working Women in 1919. Margaret Dreier Robins of the National Women’s Trade Union League (US) called the first... The International Federation of Working Women (IFWW) was established at the International Congress of Working Women in 1919. Margaret Dreier Robins of the National Women’s Trade Union League (US) called the first congress and served as president. The first congress was held in Washington, D.C., the second in Geneva (1921), and the third in Vienna (1923). The IFWW aimed not only to organize for the rights of working women, but also to promote international peace. Key goals included the eight-hour day and 44-hour week, regulation of child labor and night work, maternity and unemployment insurance, safer working conditions, rights of migrants, as well as the hiring of women by the International Labor Office and labor departments. Materials in this digital archive include publications of the Congresses and selected manuscripts from the Sophia Smith Collection and the Schlesinger Library. Show more Show less | 1919 | 20 | 24 | |
| International Labor Organization | Since 1919, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has worked for social justice for workers. Founded in the wake of World War I, the ILO has operated on the understanding of the interconnection of the issues o... Since 1919, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has worked for social justice for workers. Founded in the wake of World War I, the ILO has operated on the understanding of the interconnection of the issues of economic justice and international peace. The rights of women workers have been an important part of the agenda since the first International Labour Conference held in Washington, D.C. in October 1919, where maternity protection and night work for women figured prominently. Today, gender equality at work is included as one of the ILO’s central goals. ILO-related materials in this archive include addresses by Frances Perkins, studies on women’s labor, and discussions of women’s work at ILO conferences. Show more Show less | 1919 | |||
| International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union | Founded in 1900, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) initially represented a largely immigrant workforce. The ILGWU and the women within the union gained significant strength during the 1909 shirt... Founded in 1900, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) initially represented a largely immigrant workforce. The ILGWU and the women within the union gained significant strength during the 1909 shirtwaist strike. Throughout its history the ILGWU was a dominant force in the American labor movement with branches around the country. The Union became part of the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees (UNITE) in 1995. Show more Show less | 1900 | 1 | 15 | |
| International Planned Parenthood Federation | The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) was founded in 1952 at the Third Conference on Planned Parenthood held in Bombay, India. Margaret Sanger for the United States, Elise Ottesen-Jensen from Sweden... The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) was founded in 1952 at the Third Conference on Planned Parenthood held in Bombay, India. Margaret Sanger for the United States, Elise Ottesen-Jensen from Sweden, and Dhanvanthi Rama Rau from India were founding members of the IPPF, who had previously been active in the international birth control movement. Today, the IPPF continues to provide family planning and reproductive health services in over 170 countries. Materials about and by the IPPF included in the digital archive include papers presented at its international conferences, studies of abortion laws, and evaluations of family planning programs. Show more Show less | 1952 | 28 | 41 | |
| International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women | 2 | ||||
| International Voluntary Services | 1953 | 14 | |||
| International Women's Peace Movement | From 1915 onwards women reformers, led by Jane Addams and Emily Greene Balch, promoted disarmament and world peace through organizations like the United States Women’s Peace Party (1915-1919), and the Women’s In... From 1915 onwards women reformers, led by Jane Addams and Emily Greene Balch, promoted disarmament and world peace through organizations like the United States Women’s Peace Party (1915-1919), and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (1919-). Show more Show less | 1915 | 5 | 16 | |
| International Women's Rights Action Watch | The International Women's Rights Action Watch (IWRAW) was founded at the 1985 UN World Conference to Review and Appraise the Achievements of the United Nations Decade for Women, Nairobi. The IWRAW addresses equality... The International Women's Rights Action Watch (IWRAW) was founded at the 1985 UN World Conference to Review and Appraise the Achievements of the United Nations Decade for Women, Nairobi. The IWRAW addresses equality among women and men by defending and establishing international human rights for women and girls. Women and Social Movements International includes documents authored and published by IWRAW. Show more Show less | 1985 | 52 | 67 | |
| International Women's Tribune Centre | In 1976, the International Women's Tribune Centre (IWTC) was founded, following the UN World Conference of the International Women's Year in Mexico City (1975). The IWTC acts as a communication network for women act... In 1976, the International Women's Tribune Centre (IWTC) was founded, following the UN World Conference of the International Women's Year in Mexico City (1975). The IWTC acts as a communication network for women activists, facilitating the exchange of information, publications, and other resources among women in an effort to change global policies. Women and Social Movements International provides examples of publications distributed by the IWTC and slideshows prepared by the Centre to publicize the three of the four UN World conferences of Women held between 1975 and 1995. Show more Show less | 1976 | 68 | 115 | |
| International Women's Year Conference : Mexico City, Mexico | In June 1975, some 1,300 individuals gathered in Mexico City not only to celebrate the UN International Women’s Year but also to discuss the status of women throughout the world. The United Nations published the W... In June 1975, some 1,300 individuals gathered in Mexico City not only to celebrate the UN International Women’s Year but also to discuss the status of women throughout the world. The United Nations published the World Plan of Action, a report developed by the Conference to address gender inequality, the place of women in development, and the importance of world peace in securing human rights and women’s full equality with men. The Plan provided guidelines for the ten-year period 1976-1985, resolved by the UN to be observed as the Decade for Women. Show more Show less | 1975 | 4 | 102 | |
| Iowa State Woman Suffrage Association | The Association began as the Iowa Equal Rights Association, founded in 1870 and sponsor of various woman suffrage campaigns thereafter. By the mid-1880s suffrage activist Carrie Chapman Catt had joined the Associati... The Association began as the Iowa Equal Rights Association, founded in 1870 and sponsor of various woman suffrage campaigns thereafter. By the mid-1880s suffrage activist Carrie Chapman Catt had joined the Association as a writer and lecturer. Catt went on to become president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and to play a major role in lobbying effort that resulted in the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. Show more Show less | 1870 | 2 | ||
| Jewish Association for the Protection of Girls and Women | Constance Rothschild Battersea founded the Jewish Association for the Protection of Girls and Women (JAPGAW) in 1885. The main concern of the organization was trafficking in women and children. Women and Social Move... Constance Rothschild Battersea founded the Jewish Association for the Protection of Girls and Women (JAPGAW) in 1885. The main concern of the organization was trafficking in women and children. Women and Social Movements International includes several reports from the group. Show more Show less | 1885 | 3 | 3 | |
| Josephine Butler Society | The Association for Moral and Social Hygiene (AMSH) carried out the work of Josephine Butler (1828-1906), who organized to end state regulation of prostitution and the stigmatization of prostitutes. The AMSH was a B... The Association for Moral and Social Hygiene (AMSH) carried out the work of Josephine Butler (1828-1906), who organized to end state regulation of prostitution and the stigmatization of prostitutes. The AMSH was a British affiliate of the International Abolitionist Federation (IAF). In 1962, the AMSH merged into the Josephine Butler Society. Women and Social Movements International includes material related to the group's work on international prostitution and trafficking issues. Show more Show less | 1915 | 2 | 1 | |
| Juvenile Court Movement | From 1890 to 1915 a wave of juvenile reform (in which women played a prominent role) swept the nation and, within a few years, most states passed juvenile court legislation. Children were increasingly seen to have d... From 1890 to 1915 a wave of juvenile reform (in which women played a prominent role) swept the nation and, within a few years, most states passed juvenile court legislation. Children were increasingly seen to have different needs from adults in the justice system and were provided for accordingly. Show more Show less | 1890 | 6 | ||
| Kindergarten Movement | The Kindergarten Movement in the United States emerged in the 1860s, influenced by the kindergarten movement in Germany. Developed initially among German immigrants, the movement in the United States advocated chil... The Kindergarten Movement in the United States emerged in the 1860s, influenced by the kindergarten movement in Germany. Developed initially among German immigrants, the movement in the United States advocated child-centered learning and guided play. Coinciding with industrialization and a wave of reform movements (from temperance to woman suffrage and dress reform), many women were drawn to the kindergarten movement by religious or ethical convictions. In the early twentieth century, urban kindergartens often aimed to help poor families by Americanizing immigrant children. Show more Show less | 1848 | 1 | ||
| Korean Women's Relief Society | 10 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Ladies Association of Philadelphia | The Ladies Association of Philadelphia emerged during the Revolutionary War, 1780-81, as a patriotic organization among women in and near Philadelphia. Association members worked to supply material support to George... The Ladies Association of Philadelphia emerged during the Revolutionary War, 1780-81, as a patriotic organization among women in and near Philadelphia. Association members worked to supply material support to George Washington’s army -- in 1781, members sewed and delivered 2,000 linen shirts to soldiers. Through their work in the association, Esther Reed (1747-1780) and Sarah Franklin Bache (1743-1808), Benjamin Franklin’s daughter, created a public voice for women and anticipated the new democratic politics of the nineteenth century. Show more Show less | 1780 | 1 | 1 | |
| League of Nations | The League of Nations (LN) was founded as an intergovernmental organization in 1919, under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. The League also ad... The League of Nations (LN) was founded as an intergovernmental organization in 1919, under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. The League also addressed social questions regarding women, especially traffic in women and children. Selected trafficking reports are included in this digital archive. Additionally, this archive contains reports on women’s nationality and the status of women, two areas of concern brought to the League by the Liaison Committee of Women’s International Organizations (LCWIO) in the 1930s. The United States never ratified the Versailles Treaty and was not a member of the League. Germany withdrew from the League rather than abide by its principles. Unable to prevent the outbreak of World War II, the League continued to operate on a reduced scale during the war but voted to disband in April 1946 after the founding of the United Nations. Show more Show less | 1919 | 84 | 246 | 2 |
