Links

The internet is a tremendous source of information for women. Following is a list of selected internet sites, mainly Canadian, that are specifically directed to women.

Business/career top

Advancing Women Career Centre Networking site that offers an impressive array of business and career resources.

Canadian Women's Business Network Offers a variety of information for women in business including financing advice, marketing tips, directories, and links to business services.

Health top

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Canadian Women's Health Network A network of individuals, groups, organizations and institutions concerned with women's health. Their aim is to provide easier access to health information and resources, provide a forum for critical debate, and act as a watchdog on emerging issues and trends that may effect women's health.

Centres of Excellence for Women's Health A women's health research program based in five centers of excellence in BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Health Canada - Women's Health Bureau The Women's Health Burea works with other divisions of the department to ensure that Health Canada programs and policies properly address women's health. Links to other Canadian and U.S. health websites.

History/culture top

Women in Canadian History The page of Susan E. Merritt, author of Her Story: Women from Canada's Past, contains interesting information on women's history.

Media top

Chatelaine Connects Check out the articles in current and past issues of Chatelaine Magazine. Also features an interactive forum plus great links for a whole variety of topics.

Woman Newsmagazine This Toronto-based magazine features articles dealing with general news, business, arts and creativity, humour and health and wellness. A number of articles from current and past issues are available on-line.

Women'space This on-line magazine is designed to be "a place where women activists can share stories of adventures in cyberspace and explore how the internet is being used as a powerful tool for women." Interesting articles containing links to sources of further information. A print version is also available.

Parenting/education top

Girl Power! The homepage for Girl Power! a campaign of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designed to encourage nine to 14-year-old girls to make the most of their lives.

Role model project for girls A site created to share the idea that women can grow up to be almost anything. Featuring career descriptions by women and personal success stories.

Today's Parent The online version of this parenting magazine comes complete with parenting forums, a penpal section for stay-at-home moms and dads, and a free monthly newsletter delivered via e-mail.

Rights/equality top

Amnesty International USA Women's Human rights Programs Reports from a host of individual countries, news releases, urgent actions, documents and links, as well as information about the organization and their program on women's human rights.

Canadian Women's Foundation Canada's first and only public charitable foundation for women and girls. The foundation was founded to support results-oriented solutions to the problems faced by women and girls.

Equality Now Equality Now is an international human rights organization dedicated to action for the civil, political, economic and social rights of girls and women.

Status of Women Canada The federal government agency charged with promoting the equality of women. Site areas include: What's New, Who we Are, Women's Program, Publications, Key Dates, Research and Resources. Features many links to other departments and agencies.

United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women Starting point for various women-related UN sites. There is information about the Division for the Advancement of Women, the Commission on the Status of Women, and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

Sport top

Canadian Association of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) A national not-for-profit organization which works to achieve gender equity in the sport community.