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Women's History Month

Women's Health

Healthy Women http://www.healthywomen.org/ 

A comprehensive women's health resource that includes news, lifestyle articles, and coverage of a variety of health topics. 

Medline Plus: Women’s Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/womenshealth.html

An information portal within Medline Plus that features up-to-date information and articles on topics unique to women's health.

WomensHealth.gov http://womenshealth.gov/ 

A federal government website with information for women about various health topics, health insurance, related news, e-publications, and federal reports.

Community & State Organizations

National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) Hudson County Chapter http://www.napw.com/chapter/150/hudson-county/ 

The website for the Hudson County chapter of the NAPW. The NAPW is a national networking organization of professional women that allows women from many backgrounds and industries to connect, learn new skills, and become active in their community. 

Women's Rights Information Center http://womensrights.org/ 

The Women's Rights Information Center, located in Englewood, provides women with informational, educational, and practical programs to improve their skills and enrich their lives. 

Women Rising http://www.womenrising.org/

Women Rising, located in Jersey City, assists women and their families through programs, social services, and advocacy. Services include a domestic violence program, family services, and workforce development. 

History

International Women's Day http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

International Women's Day occurs annually on March 8. On this day thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. The website includes information about IWD events as well as resources. 

National Women's History Museum https://www.womenshistory.org/

Includes online exhibits, educational resources, and information about the prospective site of the museum in Washington D.C. 

National Women's History Project https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/  

Information and training in multicultural women’s history that aims to expand the understanding of women’s contributions to the United States.  

Women's History Month http://womenshistorymonth.gov/ 

A collaboration between various federal institutions that pays tribute to generations of women in the United States. Exhibits, collections, images, audio, and video related to women's history are featured online.  

Education & Careers

The Boss Network http://www.thebossnetwork.org/ 

A community for career and entrepreneurial women that promotes professional development and creates networking opportunities for women.

Her Campus http://www.hercampus.com/ 

A website by and for college women with content ranging from style to careers and daily life. The content is created by college journalists from campuses around the globe.

Lean In http://leanin.org/ 

The online companion to the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, offers news and inspiration, free online lectures and resources on topics ranging from communication to leadership, and opportunities for women to collaborate.

She Takes on the World http://www.shetakesontheworld.com/ 

A guide for women about success and entrepreneurship that includes advice and inspiration for professional success and personal well-being. 

General Interest

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls http://amysmartgirls.com/ 

An online community and resource that champions young women by engaging followers in volunteerism, civic activism, cultural exchange, and self-expression through the arts.

Bust http://bust.com/

The online companion to the print magazine presents female perspectives on pop culture, daily life, and politics.

Feministing www.feministing.com 

An online community that brings together diverse writers to cover a broad range of intersectional feminist issues.

Feminist Frequency http://www.feministfrequency.com/ 

A video webseries that explores the representations of women in pop culture narratives.

Reductress http://reductress.com/ 

A satirical online news website created by female comedians that parodies popular women's media.