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GWS Related Associations and Conferences
Descriptions are either quoted or paraphrased from the source web page.
American Men's Studies Association
The American Men's Studies Association (AMSA) advances the critical study of men and masculinities by encouraging the development of teaching, research and clinical practice in the field of men's studies. AMSA is an independent organization that provides a forum for teachers, researchers, students and practitioners to exchange information and to gain support for work on men and masculinities.
Annual Conference on men and masculinities.
American Association of University Women
AAUW contributes to a more promising future and provides a powerful voice for women and girls—offering leadership opportunities to women on campus.
National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) each summer
Campus Pride
Campus Pride represents the only national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBT students. The organization is a volunteer-driven network "for" and "by" student leaders. The primary objective of Campus Pride is to develop necessary resources, programs and services to support LGBT and ally students on college campuses across the United States. Annual Summer Leadership Camp for LGBT and Ally college students.
Ella's Daughters
A Network of artists, activists, scholars, and writers working in Ella Baker's tradition , Ella's Daughters are interested in or already engaged in work that represents a continuation of her democratic, egalitarian humanistic tradition.
Ongoing events dedicated to social justice and social change.
Institute for Women's Policy Research
The Institute for Women's Policy Research conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. IWPR focuses on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, health and safety, and women's civic and political participation.
Annual International Women's Policy Research Conference
Men Stopping Violence
Men Stopping Violence works locally, nationally, and internationally to dismantle belief systems, social structures, and institutional practices that oppress women and children and dehumanize men themselves. Men Stopping Violence, in consultation with the New York-based organization A Call to Men, has created TIMM, which helps state coalitions working to end intimate partner violence educate and organize men about the issue.
Annual Training Institute for Mobilizing Men and several events throughout the year.
National Gay Task Force
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force nurtures activists, equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation, and building the organizational capacity of our movement. Their policy institute provides research and policy analysis to support the struggle for complete equality and works to create a nation that respects the diversity of human expression and identity and creates opportunity for all.
Annual Creating Change Conference
National Women's Studies Association
NWSA is a professional organization dedicated to leading the field of women's studies, as well as its teaching, learning, research, and service wherever they be found. The NWSA annual conference is intended to provide a forum conducive to dialogue and collective action among women dedicated to feminist education and changes. The gatherings include plenaries which feature a diversity of leading scholars and activists, small sessions and workshops proposed by NWSA members, as well as cultural events and feminist entertainment.
Annual conference in June.
The Point Foundation
The Point Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, leadership training and hope for students of merit who have been marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Their program year begins in July with a Leadership Conference, where past and recently awarded scholars receive intensive training in leadership development, accountability, community service guidance, and advocacy and philanthropy to the LGBT community.
The Point Foundation hosts several events throughout the year.
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