Religious Centers (Archive)

Muslim Women's League

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 25 June 2014.

Phone: 626-358-0335
Email: mwl@mwlusa.org
Website: http://www.mwlusa.org/
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Description

Founded in 1992, the Muslim Women's League (MWL) is a non-profit organization "working to implement the values of Islam and thereby reclaim the status of women as free, equal and vital contributors to society." Its main goal is to increase awareness of women's rights as guaranteed in the Qur'an, and...

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Religions for Peace, Women's Mobilization Program

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 17 October 2014.

Phone: 212-687-2163
Email: mawais@wcrp.org
Website: http://www.wcrp.org/initiatives/women/index
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Religions for Peace Overview

This profile was submitted by Ms. Madiha Awais, Program Associate, Women's Program, Religions for Peace - with the exception of the paragraph titled "Resources," which was written by Kathryn Lohre. Religions for Peace builds, equips and networks Inter-Religious... Read more about Religions for Peace, Women's Mobilization Program

Manavi, Inc.

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 14 October 2005.

Phone: 732-435-1414
Email: manavi@worldnet.att.net
Website: http://www.manavi.org
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History

Manavi, Inc. is a non-profit organization serving South Asian women in New Jersey. Founded in 1985 to raise consciousness on violence against South Asian women, Manavi became the first organization of its kind in the United States. In response to the urgent...
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Buddhism at the Farm

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 20 June 2005.

Phone: 208-265-7952

Committee on South Asian Women

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 12 October 2006.

Phone: 979-845-2576
Email: jxv@psyc.tamu.edu
Website: http://people.tamu.edu/~jvaid/cosaw.html
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History and Description

The Committee on South Asian Women (COSAW) was founded in 1982 in order to "promote awareness and discussion of issues affecting women in and of South Asia." Based at Texas A...
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NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 23 June 2014.

Phone: 202-347-9797
Email: network@networklobby.org
Website: http://www.networklobby.org/
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Description

NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, is a progressive voice within the Catholic community that has worked to influence Congress in favor of peace and justice for more than 30 years. Through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching - the rich social justice tradition...

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North American Council for Muslim Women

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 24 June 2005.

Contact Information

Address: P.O. Box 942, Great Falls, VA 22066
Email: Info@SharifaAlkhateeb.org

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Description

The North American Council for Muslim Women (NACMW) is a non-profit organization devoted to enriching the knowledge of Muslims about women in Islam and society. Founded in February 1992 by 150 multi-ethnic Muslim women of all ages, NACMW...
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Ecumenical Women 2000+

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 24 June 2005.

Phone: 212-697-4568
Email: unoffice@presbyun.org
Website: http://www.ecumenicalwomenun.org http://ecumenicalwomen.org/
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Membership

Ecumenical Women 2000+ "is a coalition of denominations and ecumenical organizations at the United Nations who focus on the global intersection of religion and human rights with a gender perspective." The coalition works...
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Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER)

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 22 June 2005.

Phone: 301-589-2509
Email: WATER@hers.com
Website: http://www.hers.com/water
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Description

The Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) is "a feminist educational center, doing work locally, nationally and internationally organizing programs and projects, publications and workshops, counseling, spiritual direction and liturgical...
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