Academy for Educational Development
Sharon L. Franz
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW,
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20009 USA
T: 001 202 884 8259
F: 001 202 884 8405

The American Jewish Committee
Ruth Block
800 Warner Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024 USA
T: 001 310 279 1419
F: 001 310 474 1406

The American Jewish Committee
Marcia Burnam
1504 Stone Canyon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90007 USA
T: 001 310 472 0015
F: 001 310 476 2534

The American Jewish Committee
Felice D. Gaer
165 East 56th Street
New York, NY 10022 USA
T: 001 212 715 4000 314
F: 001 212 751 4017

ŚThe American Jewish Committee
Charlotte Holstein
314 Kimber Road
Syracuse, NY 13224 USA
T: 001 315 448 8732
F: 001 315 448 8733

The American Jewish Committee
Dawn Kapner
258 Country Club Road
Palm Beach, FL 33480 USA
T: 001 401 844 9868
F: 001 401 655 8899

The American Jewish Committee
Loki Rousso
15420 Hamner Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90011 USA
T: 001 310 476 7001
F: 001 310 471 3969

The American Jewish Committee
Elaine Wishner
1410 Sheridan Road Apt. 4C
Wilmette, IL 60091 USA
T: 001 708 256 5615
F: 001 312 236 7274

American Muslim Council
Rosemary K. Chorbaji
1212 New York Ave. NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005 USA
T: 001 202 789 2550

Anglican Communion/Anglican Consultative Council
Women in Mission & Ministry
Ann Smith
The Episcopal Church Center
815 Second Ave., 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017 USA
T: 001 212 922 5354
F: 001 212 867 7652

Associated Country Women of the World
ŚPhyllis Howard
Arthur Robert 3, Box 356
Connorsville, IN 47331 USA
T: 001 317 458 5066
F: 001 317 458 5066

Association for Progressive Communications
Gundula Feichtinger
The Institute for Global
Communications
18 DeBoom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Association for Progressive Communications
Maureen James
The Institute for Global Communications
18 DeBoom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Association for Progressive Communications
Giselle Mills
The Institute for Global Communications
18 DeBoom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Association for Progressive Communications
Thomas Schartner
The Institute for Global Communications
18 DeBoom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Association for Progressive Communications
Ana Sisnet
ŚThe Institute for GlobalCommunications
18 DeBoom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Association for Progressive Communications
Peregrine Wood
The Institute for Global Communications
18 DeBoom Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Association for Women and Development
University of Illinois
Kathleen Cloud
320 International Studies Building
910 S. 5th Street
Champaign, IL 61820 USA
T: 1 217 333 1994
F: 1 217 333 3220

Association for Women and Development
University of Illinois
Jean Peterson
320 International Studies Building
910 S. 5th Street
Champaign, IL 61820 USA
T: 1 217 333 1994
F: 1 217 333 9061

Baha'i International Community
Jenny C. Field
866 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017 USA
T: 001 212 756 3500
F: 001 212 756 3566

Baha'i International Community
Mary PowerŚ866 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017 USA
T: 001 212 756 3500
F: 001 212 756 3566

Bergmann Training & Consulting
Ulrike Bergmann
P.O. Box 4163
Seattle, WA 98104 USA
T: 001 206 439 6780
F: 001 206 439 6780

BLACK WOMEN MAYORS' CAUCUS (BWMC)

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS (NCBM)

Chair: Mayor Robert B, Ingram
Executive Director: Dr. Michelle D. Kourouma
1422 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
F: 876-4597
- founded in 1988
- all (62) Black women mayors are considered members; approximately 50
are active
- staffed by NCBM
- funded by NCBM, also received a government grant for April 1989 workshop
- 5 officers
- publication: quarterly newsletter of NCBM where BWMC activities are
reported

The purpose of BWMC is to highlight and enhance the role of Black women
mayors to focus attention on the needs of Black women elected officials,
and to expose young women to the challenge of elected office.

CENTER FOR THE AMERICAN WOMAN AND POLITICS
Director: Dr. Ruth B. Mandel
Contact person: Ms. Lucy Baruch
Rutgers University
Eagleton Institute of Politics
New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
T: 908-828-2210
F: 908-932 6778
- founded in 1971
- funded by Rutgers University, grants and contributions from
foundations, government, corporations, and individuals, by consulting
fees, and by sales of publications

CAWP, the only research, education, and public service center ofits kind,
designs and sponsors a variety of programs aimed at developing and
disseminating knowledge about women's political participation. It also
encourages women's full and effective involvement in all areas of public
life.

The Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDAA)
Adrienne Allison
1717 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036 USA
T: 001 202 667 1142
F: 001 202 332 4496

The Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDAA)
Sarah Craven
1717 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW, Suite 22
Washington, DC 20036 USA
T: 001 202 667 1142
F: 001 202 332 4496

Center for International Cooperation
Julianne Bloomer
1820 Westridge Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049 USA
T: 001 310 476 9354
F: 001 310 476 7000

Center for International Cooperation
Derktje G. Godbold
P.O. Box 488
Washington, VA 22747 USA
T: 001 703 937 9815
F: 001 703 937 4039

Center for International Cooperation
Patricia Jepsen Chuse
P.O. Box 488
Washington, VA 22747 USA
T: 001 703 937 9815
F: 001 703 937 4039

Center for International Dialogue
Rama J. Vernon
369 Montezuma Street #241
Santa Fe, NM 87501 USAŚT: 001 800 355 0573

Center for International Dialogue
Emily E. Worthington
369 Montezuma Street #241
Santa Fe, NM 87501 USA
T: 001 800 355 0573

Center for International Peace Building
Tacy Berrien-Terzis
47 Lafayette Place
Greenwich, CT 06830
USA
T: 001 203 661 9893

CENTER FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION (CPLP)
Director: Dr. Georgia Sorenson
Contact person: Ms. Deborah Welborn Poulin
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-7715, USA
T: 301-405 5751
F: 301-405-6402
e-mail: gs41@umail.umd.edu
- founded in 1982 (Program for Women and Politics)
- established in 1989 (Center for Political Leadership and Participation)
- 22 staff members
- funded by corporate, foundation, individiual contributions, and federal
and state funds
- Center is directed by the director, Board of Advisors, faculty advisory
board, and women legislators advisory committee
- computer: Macintosy II, IBM PC/XT

The primary purpose of the CPLP is to encourage young people to prepare
for elective office and public service, and in particular to foster
participation in the political process of underrepresented groups. The
CPLP's mission includes education, research and service. The CPLP has
conducted leadership & civic education training in 27 countries.

Center for Reproductive Law & Policy
Rebecca Casanova
120 Wall Street, 18th floor
New York, NY 10005 USA
T: 001 212 514 5534
F: 001 212 514 5538

CENTER FOR WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT
ŚExecutive Director: Dr. Judith Saidel
Contact: Geri Gallagher-Lopez
Research Director: Sharon Harlan
State University of New York
Draper Hall, Room 310
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12222, USA
T: 518-442 3900
F: 518-442 5768

The Center's objective is to promote equal employment opportunity for
women and minority men in the public sector through research, training,
technical assistance, and public education.

CENTER FOR WOMEN POLICY STUDIES
President: Leslie R. Wolfe
Contact: Jin Lee
2000 P St., N.W., Suite 508
Washington DC
20036, USA
T: 202-872-1770
F: 202-296-8962

Center for Women's Global Leadership
RUTGERS
Charlotte Bunch
Douglass College
27 Clifton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08903 USA
T: 001 908 932 8782
F: 001 908 932 1180

Center for Women's Global Leadership
RUTGERS
Niamh Reilly
Douglass College
27 Clifton Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08903 USA
T: 001 908 932 8782
F: 001 908 932 1180

Church World Service and Witness
Elmira T. Nazombe
475 Riverside Drive, Room 670
New York, NY 10115-0050
USA
T: 001 212 870 2377ŚF: 001 212 870 2055

Clearinghouse on Women's Issues
Joy R. Simonson
2929 University Terrace NW
Washington, DC 20016 USA
T: 001 202 225 6751
F: 001 202 225 4960

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Deputy Director: Ms.Pierrette Pelhate
2100 M St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20037, USA
T: 202-862 9500

CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS FOR WOMEN'S ISSUES
Co-Chair: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D)(NY)
T: 202-225-6506
Co-Chair: Congresswoman Connie Morella (R)(MD)
106 Cannon Bldg.
Washington, DC 20515, USA
T: 202-225 5341
F: 202-225-1389
- founded in 1977
- 111 members (21 women and 90 men)
- funded by membership fees
- 2 co-chairs and an executive comittee comprised of the Congresswomen
and female senators who are members of the Caucus
- publications: "Update" published monthly, a weekly newsletter for
legislative assistants

The purpose of Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues is to improve
the status of women. It promotes legislation to remedy inequities in
public policy, eliminate economic disparities, and update existing
programs to reflect the changes in women's lifestyles and needs.

Countdown to Beijing Coalition
Carolyn Keefe
757 Raymond Avenue #204
St. Paul, MN 55114 USA
T: 001 612 645 3045

Department of Commerce
Dawn Michele Evans
14th & Constitution NW,
Room 5830
ŚHerbert C. Hoover Building
Washington, DC 20230 USA
T: 1 202 482 4951
F: 1 202 482 3592

Department of Commerce
Gloria Gutierrez
14th & Constitution NW,
Room 5830
Herbert C. Hoover Building
Washington, DC 20230 USA
T: 1 202 482 4951
F: 1 202 482 3592

FHA Enterprises
Fatima Argun
1515 Jefferson Davis, Suite 719
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
T: 001 703 412 7132
F: 001 703 412 7132

Family Violence Prevention Fund
Leni Marin
383 Rhode Island St.
San Francisco, CA 94110 USA
T: 001 415 252 8900
F: 001 415 252 8991

Federally Employed Women Inc. - FEW
Sarah Newton
20202 Picadilly Road
Detroit, MI 48221 USA
T: 001 810 574 6232
F: 001 810 574 8479

Federally Employed Women Inc.
Janie B. Taylor
1400 Eye Street NW, Suite 425
Washington, DC 20005 USA
T: 001 202 898 0994
F: 001 202 898 0998

Federally Employed Women
Rosiland Towns
23300 Providence Drive 815ŚSouthfield, MI 48075-3676 USA
T: 001 313 226 7498
F: 001 313 266 3148

Feminist Majority Foundation
Jennifer Jackman
1600 Wilson Blvd. #801
Arlington, VA 22209 USA
T: 001 703 522 2214
F: 001 703 522 2219

Feminist Majority Foundation
Elizabeth Spahn
1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 801
Arlington, VA 22209 USA
T: 001 703 522 2214
F: 001 713 522 2219

Franciscans International
Nancy Celaschi
135 Rensen Street
New York, NY 11201 USA
T: 001 718 858 8217
F: 001 718 858 8306

Friends World Committee for Consultation
Quaker UN Office NY
Berit Collett
777 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017 USA
T: 001 212 682 2745
F: 001 212 983 0034

General Federation of Women's Clubs
Jeannine C. Faubion
1734 N. Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-2990
USA
T: 001 202 347 3168
F: 001 202 835 0246

General Federation of Women's Clubs
Jimmie Smith
1734 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-2990Ś USA
T: 001 202 347 3168
F: 001 202 835 0246

HISPANIC WOMEN'S COUNCIL
President: Sophia Zuckerman
Contact: Laura Zaragoze
3509 W. Beverly Blvd
Montebello, CA 90640 USA
T: 213-725-0939
F: 213-725-1504

Human Rights in China - HRIC
Sophia Woodman
485 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10017 USA
T: 001 212 661 2909
F: 001 212 972 0905

Human Rights Watch
Women's Rights Project
Dorothy Q. Thomas
1522 K Street NW, Suite 910
Washington, DC 20016 USA
T: 1 202 371 6592
F: 1 202 371 0124

IGC/APC
Susan C. Mooney
18 DeBoom St.
San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

IWRAW
University of Minnesota
Leone H. Carstens
130 Humphrey Center
301 19th Avenue So.
Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
T: 001 612 625 8330
F: 001 612 625 6351

IWRAW
Barbara Knudson
Ś1823 Franklin Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414 USA
T: 001 617 378 2634

Institute for Women's Policy Research
Sarah C. Gotbaum
6815 Connecticut Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 USA
T: 001 301 656 5867
F: 001 301 656 5867

International Campaign for Tibet
Rachel Lostumbo
1518 K. St. NW #410
Washington, DC 20005 USA
T: 001 202 628 4123
F: 001 202 347 6825

International Center for Research on Women
Jill Merrick
1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036 USA
T: 001 202 797 0007
F: 001 202 797 0020

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN
President: Mayra Buvinic
Contact: Patty Martin
1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036, USA
T: 202-797 0007
F: 202-797-0020
- founded in 1976
- computer: IBM and IBM compatible

The objective of the International Center for Research on Women is to
improve productivity and income of poor women in developing countries of
the world; to provide training and technical assistance to PVO and other
developmental agencies in order to inte grate women's issues
into policy programs and projects; and to inform the public of the status
of women worldwide.

International Committee of Lawyers for Tibet
Eva Herzer
347 Dolores Street, Suite 206
San Francisco, CA 94110 USA
T: 001 415 252 5967ŚF: 001 415 626 0865

International Council of Jewish Women
Shirley T. Joseph
50 DeVille Circle
Williamsville, NY 14221-4408
USA
T: 001 716 632 6241
F: 001 716 632 4563

International Council of Jewish Women
Judith Lear
320 Ford Road #2
Minneapolis, MN 55426 USA
T: 001 505 986 8993
F: 001 505 986 8993

International Council of Women
Alicia Paolozzi
30 West 61st, Ph B 8 C
New York, NY 10023 USA
T: 001 212 ?88 2650

International Cross-Cultural Black Women's Summer Institute
Celia Alvarez
6308 W. Greenbriar Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308 USA
T: 001 602 543 3311
F: 001 602 543 3312

International Cross-Cultural Black Women's Studies Institute
Medgar Evers College
Andree Nicola McLaughlin
City University of New York
1150 Carroll Street
New York, NY 11225 USA
T: 001 718 270 5051
F: 001 718 270 4915

International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
Rachel Rosenbloom
1360 Missin St. Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94103 USA

International Health Awareness Network
ŚSaresh Rosham
33 Overlook Road, Suite 310
Summit, NJ 07901 USA
T: 1 908 598 0080
F: 1 908 598 0188

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S POLITICAL LEADERSHIP (IIWPL)
Program Director: Ms. Anna Martin
1101 14th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005, USA
T: 202-842 1523
Telex: 9102900317
- founded in 1988
- funded by government, corporate, and labor union funds and individual
contributions
- directed by 3 member executive committee and 15 board members from
around the world
- computer: IBM PC/2, no modem

The purpose of IIWPL is to promote and achieve women's political
leadership and to increase the participation of women in politics in
sufficient numbers to have significant policy impact nationally and
internationally. IIWPL offers workshops, training,networking, and other
educational programs related to political skills.

International League for Human Rights
Majorie Lightman
432 Park Av. S.
New York, NY 10016
USA
T: 001 212 684 1221
F: 001 212 684 1696

International Wages for Housework Campaign
Margaret Prescod
P.O. Box 86681
Los Angeles, CA 90086-0681
USA
T: 001 213 292 7405
F: 001 213 227 9353

International Women's Rights Action Watch
Marsha Freeman
301 19th Avenue South,
Room 130
Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
T: 001 612 625 5093
F: 001 612 624 0068

Ś™International Wom's Rights Action Watch
Valerie Zamberletti
301 19th Avenue South,
Room 130
Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
T: 001 612 625 5093
F: 001 612 624 0068

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTION WATCH
Director: Marsha Freeman
Associate Director: Sharon Ladin
University of Minnesota
301-19th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
T: 612-625-5093
F: 612-625-6351

International Women's Rights Action Watch is a nongovernmental
organization conducting research with regard to the implementation of the
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against
Women.

InterAction
Suzanne Kindervatter
1717 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036 USA
T: 001 202 667 8227
F: 001 202 667 8236

JEWISH WOMEN'S CAUCUS (National
Council of Jewish Women)
President: Susan Katz
Executive Director: Rosalynd Paaswell
1101 15th St., N.W., Suite 1012
Washington, DC 20001, USA
T: 202-296-2588
F: 202-331-7792

Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Barbara R. Arnwine
1450 G Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005 USA
T: 001 202 662 8300
F: 001 202 783 0857

ŚLEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Executive Director: Judy Conover
Contact: Natalie Testa
1730 M St., N.W.
Suite 1000
Washington DC 20036, USA
T: 202-429-1965
F: 202-429-0854

League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia
Grace Malakoff
2025 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20006 USA
T: 001 202 331 4122

Loretto Community
Dorothy Mary Bauer
3500 South King Street #125
Denver, CO 80236-6166
USA
T: 001 303 762 0497
F: 001 303 922 4906

Loretto Community
Laurie Archibeque
3 Haven Plaza, 4-H
New York, NY 10009-3930
USA
T: 001 212 473 4904
F: 001 212 473 4904

MADRE
Vivian Stromberg
121 West 27th Street, Room 301
New York, NY 10001 USA
T: 001 212 627 0444
F: 001 212 675 3704

Magee Womens Hospital
Tanya Kotys
300 Haklet St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
T: 001 412 641 1189
F: 001 412 641 4949

ŚThe Mautner Project
D. Lea Browning
7204 Central Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912 USA
T: 001 301 270 0436
F: 001 301 270 0321

Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights
Cheryl Thomas
400 2nd Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55401 USA
T: 001 612 341 3302
T: 001 612 341 2971

MiraMed Institute
Juliette M. Engel
3255 10th West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
T: 001 206 282 2131
F: 001 206 285 8216

MiraMed Institute
Irina Konopleva Puchkova
3255 10th West
Seattle, WA 98119 USA
T: 001 206 282 2131
F: 001 206 285 8216

Mobility International USA
Susan Sygall
P.O. Box 10767
Eugene, OR 97404 USA
T: 001 503 343 1284
F: 001 503 343 6812

MS Foundation
Susie Johnson
141 5th Avenue #65
New York, NY 10010 USA
T: 001 212 353 8580

MS Foundation
Marysa Navarro-Aranguren
c/o Melissa Silverstein
120 Wall street, 33rd floorŚNew York, NY USA
T: 001 212 742 2300
F: 001 212 742 1653

Moris Associates
Alene A. Moris
1616 41st Avenue East,
Suite 304
Seattle, WA 98112 USA
T: 001 206 322 0320
F: 001 206 851 4281

NGO Forum on Women
Supatra Masdit
211 E. 43 St.
New York, NY 10017 USA
T: 001 212 922 9247
F: 001 212 922 9269

NGO Forum on Women
Irene M. Santiago
211 E. 43 St.
New York, NY 10017 USA
T: 001 212 922 9247
F: 001 212 922 9269

NGO Forum on Women
Zonibel Woods
211 E. 43 St.
New York, NY 10017 USA
T: 001 212 922 9247
F: 001 212 922 9269

National Abortion Reproductive Rights Action League - NARAL
Marcy J. Wilder
1156 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005 USA
T: 001 202 913 3001
F: 001 202 973 3099

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Executive Director: Ms. Claire Bigelow
624 9th St., N.W., 6th floor
Washington DC 20001, USA
ŚT: 202-628-5030
F: 202-783-7123
or
18261 Hamilton Road
T: 313-831-5758
Detroit, MI 48203, USA

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
President: Randall Franke, Commissioner, Pinellas
County, FL
Contact person: Ms. Lee Palmer
440 First Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001, USA
F: 202-393-2630
- founded in 1975
- 225 members. All women county officials are eligible for voting
membership in WON.
- funded by membership dues, fundraisers, and corporate sponsorship
- each NACo caucus has 4 officers
- publication: WON Newsletter published semiannually

WON serves as a forum and communications network for elected and appointed
women in county government. Among the goals of WON are to help women
improve their effectiveness as public officials, increase the influence of
women public officials within NACo, support equal opportunities for women
in the political process; serve as a focal point for issues which are in
the interest of all women; support and foster passage of the Equal Rights
amendments. WON organizes special programs, workshops, and receptions at
NACo's Legislative, Annual, and Western Interstate Region Conferences,
highlighting individuals and issues that affect women and developing
networks among women county officials.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEMALE
EXECUTIVES
National Director: Ms.Wendy Crisp
Old Plound Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576, USA
T: 914-4011

National Breast Cancer Coalition
Frances M. Visco
12 South 12th St., 22nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
T: 001 215 351 2092
F: 001 215 592 4329

National Commission on Working Women
Irene Natividad
815 15th St. NW, Suite 916ŚWashington, DC 20005 USA
T: 001 202 371 8323
F: 001 202 371 0817

NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN POLICY
STUDIES
Director: Dr. Leslie Wolfe
2000 P St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036, USA
T: 202-872 1770

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PUERTO
RICAN WOMEN
President: Edna Laverti
5 Thomas Circle
Washington D.C.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE
LEGISLATURES (NCSL)
President: Karen McCarthy
Staff Chair: Ted Ferris
Contact person: Bob Boerner
1560 Braodway
Suite 700
Denver, Co 80202, USA
T: 303-830-2200
F: 303-863-8003
- founded in 1977
- all (1,265) women legislators are members automatically by virtue of
their state's membership in NCSL. Approximately 200 women participate in
NCSL Women's Network activities.
- 1 paid part-time staff member
- funded by corporations, interest groups, and foundations
- board with chair, vicechair, 8 regional members (a Democrat and a
Republican from each of four regions)
- publication: NCSL Women's Network Newsletter, published three times a year

The purpose of NCSL is to increase the influence of women legislators
within NCSL and their own legislatures; to encourage adoption of a public
policy agenda within NCSL and individual legislatures that will benefit
women and their families; to provide a forum for women legislators
to exchange information and strategies. NCSL organizes leadership training
and informational programs/panels three times a year, provides model
legislation through state contacts, issues three policy papers a year, and
provides resources and background information about targeted policy areas.

National Congress of Neighborhood Women
ŚRuth Beach
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY 13346 USA
T: 001 315 824 7385

National Congress of Neighborhood Women
Ronna F. Feit
604 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024 USA
T: 001 202 484 2187
F: 001 202 863 2943

National Congress of Neighborhood Women
Beatrice Parwatikar
c/o Womanspirit
5079 Queens Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115 USA
T: 001 314 381 1915

National Congress of Neighborhood Women
La Doris Payne
c/o Womanspirit
5079 Queens Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115 USA
T: 001 314 381 1915

National Congress of Neighborhood Women
Jan Peterson
1308 Paint Street
Winaber, PA 15963 USA
T: 001 814 467 8098
F: 001 814 799 5161

National Congress of Neighborhood Women
Sandi Schilen
200 Cabrini Blvd. Apt. 29
New York, NY 10033 USA
T: 001 814 467 8098
F: 001 212 799 5099

National Congress of Neighborhood Women
Shina Turner
1214 Donnely Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
T: 001 435 343 6333ŚF: 001 415 343 0858

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN
Executive Director: Mary Ellen S. Capek
530 Broadway
10th floor
New York, NY 10012
United States
T: 212-274-0730
F: 212-274-0821
- NCRW is an independent association of esablished centers and
organizations involved in feminist research, policy analysis bearing on
issues of concern to women, and education programs for women and girls.
It is intended to be a working alliance to bridge traditional
distinctions among scholarship policy and action programs.

National Council on Family Relations
Margaret Feldman
1311 Delaware Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024 USA
T: 1 202 554 02 42
F: 1 202 554 02 42 call

National Council of Negro Women
Sarah E. Moten
1001 G Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20001 USA
T: 001 202 628 0015
F: 001 202 628 0233

National Council for Research on Women
Miriam K. Chamberlain
530 Broadway, 10th floor
New York, NY 10012 USA
T: 001 212 274 0730
F: 001 212 274 0821

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN
Contact person: Ms. Dorothy Height
1001 G Street, N.W.
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20001
T: 202-628-0015

ŚNATIONAL COUNCIL OF PUERTO RICAN
WOMEN
Contact person: Ms. Carmen Delgado Votaw
P.O. Box 4804, Cleveland Park Station
Washington, DC 20008, USA
T: 1-202-387-4716

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC
WOMEN
Contact persons:
Ms. Annette C. Jones
5422 Second St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20011, USA

Angie M. Elkins
3723 Kenmore Road
Durham, NC 27705, USA

Kay O'Connell
10D Harbor Village
Branford, CT 06405, USA

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN
WOMEN
(c/o Republican National Committee)
Contact person: Mary Ramey or April Fyring
124 N.Alfred St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-3011
Washington, DC 2002, USA
T: 703-548-9688
F: 703-548-9836
- recruits candidates and trains women in campaign skills

NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC)
President: Councilwoman Maryann Mahaffey
Contact person: Mary Gordon
1301 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20004, USA
T: 202-626-3169
- founded in 1974
- staffed by NLC
- funded by NLC
- 5 officers and a 15-member board of directors

WIMG serves as a forum for communication and exchange amo ng women elected
and/or appointed as local government officials within the framework of the
NLC. WIMG encourages active participation of women officials in NLC,
identifies qualified women for service in NLC and in other national
positions; promotes issues of interest to women and the status of women in
the nation's cities, and conducts training sessions and holds
conferences.

National Multicultural Institute
Elizabeth P. Salett
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Suite 438
Washington, DC 20008 USA
T: 001 202 483 0700
F: 001 202 483 5233

National Network of Women's Funds
Carol Mollner
1821 University Avenue,
Suite 409 North
St. Paul, MN 55104 USA
T: 1 612 641 0742
F: 1 612 647 1401

NATIONAL ORDER OF WOMEN
LEGISLATORS
Representative: Ms. Lela Steffey
1439 E. Ivyglen Street
Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
T: 602-542 5760
or
4681 Fuchs Road
St. Louis, MO 63128, USA
T: 314-487-1420
- founded in 1938
- 500 current and former women state legislator members
- 1 paid part-time staff member
- funded by membership dues, corporations, organizations, and state
legislatures
- board: 7 elected officers, 5 officers appointed by the president, 7
regional directors, 4 committee chairs, and the immediate past president
- publications: "NOW Letter" published semiannually, a membership poster
published annually

NOW promotes a spirit of helpfulness among present and former women state
legislators; its purpose is to encourage greater participation of women in
public affairs; to promote election or appointment of increasing numbers
of women to public office; to promote interstate relations of friendship;
and to provide an exchange of legislative ideas or legislation among
members. NOW organizes regional meetings and an annual conference.

ŚNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACKELECTED LEGISLATIVE WOMEN
(NOBEL/WOMEN)
President: Senator Diane E. Watson
Contact person: Holly Mitchell
4401 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90043, USA
T: 213-295 6655
- founded in 1985
- all (95) black women legislators are considered members; approximately
45 are active
- staffed by Senator Diane Watson's office
- funded by membership dues
- 14 officers including the national president, 5 regional vice
presidents, and 8 additional officers

The purpose of Nobel/Women is to improve the lives of Black women through
education and training, and to increase the number of Black women in
local, state, and national elected and appointed offices. Each year
Nobel/Women focuses its attention on one legislative issue; in 1989 the
issue was at-risk youth. Nobel/women supports, sponsors, and authors
legislation, gives testimony at public hearings, serves on national, local
and corporate boards, and joins with others to promote career
opportunities for Black women.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN
(NOW)
President: Ms. Patricia Ireland
Government Liaison: Ms. Mia Arnold
1000 16th St., N.W.
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005, USA
T: 202-331-0066
Fax: 202-785-8576

Founded 1966 to work for women's rights: Equal Rights Amendment,
Reproductive Freedom, Gay & Lesbian Rights, Pay Equity, etc. through
grassroots organizing and political awareness.

NATIONAL POLITICAL CONGRESS OF BLACK WOMEN
National Chair: Dr. C. Tucker
Contact persons: Ms. Dorinda White-Halbert
600 New Hampshire Ave N.W.
Suite 1125
Washington, DC 20037
United States
T: 202-338-0800
F: 202-625-0499

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the US
ŚKit Cosby
1320 19th Street NW, Suite 701
Washington, DC 20036 USA
T: 001 202 833 8990
F: 001 202 833 8988

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the US
Rebequa Getahoun Murphy
1320 19th Street NW, Suite 701
Washington, DC 20036 USA
T: 001 202 833 8990
F: 001 202 833 8988

National Women's Conference Committee
Geraldine E. Bard
153 Lancaster Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222 USA
T: 001 716 886 3739
F: 001 716 878 6036

NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE CENTER
Contact person: Mal Johnson
2020 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W.
Suite 267
Washington, D.C. 20005
T: 703-922-4468
F: 703-922-4468

National Women's Conference Committee
Sawrie Becker
102 Mt. Vernon
Snyder, NY 14226 USA
T: 001 716 839 5589

National Women's Conference Committee
Elizabeth J. Cappella
35 Revere Place
Buffalo, NY 14214 USA
T: 001 716 838 2379
F: 001 716 878 6036

National Women's Conference Committee
Debra Ivins
174 Highland Avenue
ŚBuffalo, NY 14221 USA
T: 001 716 882 1464

National Women's Conference Committee
Celeste Lawson
506 Linwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209 USA
T: 001 716 883 1281
F: 001 716 878 6820

National Women's Conference Committee
Mark P. Lazzara
1250 Union Road
West Seneca, NY 14224 USA
T: 001 716 674 5600
F: 001 716 677 4330

National Women's Conference Committee
Elizabeth J. Simons
25 Squire Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127 USA
T: 001 716 662 0094

NATIONAL WOMEN'S ECONOMIC ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (NWEAF)
President: Pat Harrison
Executive Director: Elise Garfinkle
Project Coordinator: Mindy Fountain
1440 New York Ave., N.W., Suite, # 300
Washington DC 20005 USA
T: 202-393-5257
F: 202-639-8685
- founded in 1983
- nonprofit, nonpartisan organization comprised of Alliance Associates,
men and women leaders from government, business and industry
- funded by government, corporate, individuals' contributions
- organizational structure: BOD & BOG
- Publications: Women Directory of Top 1,000 Corporations (US $45);
Alliance Outlook (a quarterly publication providing information about the
Alliance and national and internationally programs and forums, and
corporate board outreach)

The purpose of Alliance programs, publications and outreach is to
underscore and affirm the talent, commitment, and professionalism
available to industry, business and government symbolized by women in the
workforce.

NATIONAL WOMEN'S PARTY
ŚContact person: Ms. Sharon Griffith
144 Constitution Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002, USA
T: 202-546-1210
F: 202-543-2365
- founded in 1913

The National Women's Party, the original Equal Rights Act (ERA), is a
lobbying organization for all legislation promoting equal development and
protection for women.

NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS
(NWPC)
President: Ms. Harriet Woods
Contact: Kayla LiCausi
1211 Connecticut Av N.W.
Suite 425
Washington, DC 20036, USA
T: 202-785-1100
F: 202-785-3605
- founded in 1971
- 70,000 members
- publication: "National Directory of Women Elected Officials"

The NWPC is a national multipartisan, nonprofit membership organization
dedicated to the education and full participation of women in all aspects
of the political process.

Network for East-West Women
Shana Penn
395 Riverside Drive, Suite 2F
New York, NY 10025 USA
T: 001 212 749 6798
F: 001 212 995 4148

Network for East-West Women
Rebecca Sewall
1304 North Meade St. #2
Arlington, VA 22209 USA
T: 001 203 528 0306
F:

Network for East-West Women
Mariama Williams Kamara
144 44 41st Ave, Apt. 15
Flushing, NY 11355 USA
T: 001 212 260 7862
F: 001 212 760 7965

ŚNorthern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Ruth Tallon
3220 12th Street NE, Suite 28
Washington, DC 20017 USA
T: 001 202 269 3328
F: 001 202 296 2190

Northwest International Women's Confederation
Jean Gardner
P.O. Box 1209
Seattle, WA 98111 USA
T: 001 206 729 3532
F: 001 206 728 3225

Northwest International Women's Confederation
Phyllis Lamphere
Lamphere Associates, Inc.
1221 Minor Ave. #1010
Seattle, WA 98101 USA
T: 001 206 623 2350
F: 001 206 623 2350

Northwest International Women's Confederation
Judith A. Lonnquist
1218 Third Ave, Suite 1500
Seattle, WA 98101 USA
T: 001 206 624 9301
F: 001 206 233 9165

Northwest International Women's Confederation
Business Strategies Unlimited
Judy R. Zeigler
1218 Third Ave. Suite 1500
Seattle, WA 98101 USA
T: 001 206 624 9301
F: 001 206 233 9165

Northwest International Women's Confederation
Rossalind Y. Woodhouse
8204 So. 124th St.
Seattle, WA 98178 USA
T: 001 206 772 0451
F: 001 206 772 7240

The Older Women's League
ŚVictoria 'Reilly
666 11th Street, NW #700
Washington, DC 20001 USA
T: 001 202 783 6686
F: 001 202 638 2356

Older Women's League of Minnesota
Miriam Seltzer
550 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55103 USA
T: 001 612 228 9990
F: 001 612 332 8277

Pittsburgh Beijing Bound '95
Mary Rusinow
426 South Graham Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 USA
T: 001 412 441 8360

Planned Parenthood of New York City
Peggy Kerry
Margaret Sanger Center
International
26 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012-2413
USA
T: 001 212 274 7200
F: 001 212 274 7276

Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts
Syracuse University
Anna C. Snyder
875 Livingston Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210 USA
T: 001 315 423 8976
F: 001 315 433 3818

Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)
Marianne Alexander
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW,
Suite 925
Washington, DC 20036 USA
T: 001 202 872 1585
F: 001 202 457 0549

ŚResearch Associate Wome's Issues
Centre of Convern/AH-WID
Maria Riley
3700 13 St. NE
Washington, DC 20017 USA
T: 1 202 635 2757
F: 1 202 832 9494

Resolve
Ida Vincent
70 Blackmore Ave. L4BIZ9
Richmond Hill, Ontario USA
T: 001 905 884 7140
F: 001 905 884 6442

Save the Children
A. Rani Parker
54 Wilton Road
Westport, CT 06880 USA
T: 001 203 221 4032
F: 001 203 222 9176

Shaler Adams Foundation
Margaret Schink
2480 Sand Hill Road,
Suite 100-A
Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA
T: 001 415 854 9805
F: 001 415 233 0816

Shaler Adams Foundation
Jasmin Schwarz
2480 Sand Hill Road,
Suite 100A
Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA
T: 001 415 854 9805
F: 001 405 233 0816

Social Change International
Nancy Ramsey
712 E. Capital Street
Washington, DC 20003 USA
T: 001 202 544 5111
F: 001 415 435 3573
ŚSocial Change International
Lael Stegall
712 East Capital St. NE
Washington, DC 20003 USA
T: 001 202 544 5111
F: 001 202 543 5567

SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT/WOMEN IN
DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Chairpersons: Grace Nogan
Laura Park
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
T: 202-737-5478

The objective of WID is to link community development leaders with
interantinal development leaders to create new partnerships for change.
It is also seeking solutions to obstacles facing women and acting as an
information clearinghouse on WID research.

Soroptimist International
Patricia Daniels
P.O. Box 5319
Santa Rosa, CA 95402-5319
USA
T: 001 707 525 3733
F: 001 707 525 3735

UNIFEM
Nanne Davis Eliot
148 North Casey Key Road
Osprey, FL 34229 USA
T: 001 813 966 2995
F: 001 813 923 6739

USAID/WID
Maria Rumbaitis
Room 714, SA-18
Washington, DC 20523-1816
USA
T: 001 703 875 4662
F: 001 703 875 4633

USAID/WID
Joan Wolfe
Room 714, SA-18ŚWashington, DC 20523-1816
USA
T: 001 703 875 4662
F: 001 7703 875 4633

University of Minnesota
Karen Brown Thompson
2100 28th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406 USA
T: 001 612 333 4478
F: 001 612 626 7599

WEDO
Susan Davis
845 Third Ave. 15th Floor
New York, NY 10022 USA
T: 001 212 759 7982
F: 001 212 759 8647

WEDO
Mim Kelber
845 Third Ave, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10022 USA
T: 001 212 759 7982
F: 001 212 759 8647

WILPF
Sally Flax
1920 s. 1st Street #1201
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
T: 001 612 333 8924

WILPF
Jewelean Jackson
1618 Fremont Ave.
North Minneapolis, MN 55411
USA
T: 001 612 588 9602

WILPF
Carol J. Johnson
111 E. Kellogg Blvd, #1202
St. Paul, MN 55101 USA
T: 001 612 228 1265
F: 001 612 291 0666Ś™WILPF
Mary Mithun
257 Raymond Ave.
St. Paul, MN USA

WILPF
Phyllis S. Yingling
20 Cedarwood Road
Baltimore, MD 21228 USA
T: 001 410 744 9332

Wellstart International
Vicky Newell
3333 K Street NW, Suite 101
Washington, DC 20007 USA
T: 001 202 298 7979
F: 001 202 298 7988

Wellstart International
Beth Styer
3333 K Street NW, Suite 101
Washington, DC 20007 USA
T: 001 202 298 7979
F: 001 202 298 7988

Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development
Elise Fiber Smith
1611 N. Kent Street, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22205
T: 001 703 525 9430
F: 001 703 525 1744

Women Caucus for Art
Imna Arroyo
Moore College of Art
20th & The Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA
T: 001 215 854 0922
F: 001 215 854 0915

Women of Color Resource Center
Miriam Ching Louie
2288 Fulton Street, Suite 103
Berkeley, CA 94704 USA
T: 001 510 848 9272
ŚF: 001 510 268 0194

Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children
Melanie Wyler
c/o IRC
122 E. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10168-1289
USA
T: 001 203 222 1817
F: 001 203 221 7548

Women in Development
SID/WID
Mary P. Haney
4353 Verplanck Place NW
Washington, DC 20016-2427
USA
T: 001 202 966 7737
F: 001 202 364 8452

Women Empowering Women from Indian Nations
Gloria Begay Duus
900 Swan Creek Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
USA
T: 001 301 292 2744
F: 001 202 219 6338

WOMEN AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
AFRO-AMERICAN INSTITUTE
Contact person: Annette Hutchins
833 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017, USA

WOMEN'S CAMPAIGN FUND
Contact person: Amy Conroy, Executive Director
120 Maryland Ave NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
Phone: 202-544-4484

The oldest bipartisan organization committed to serving the political
progression of women candidates through financial and technical
assistance. To date, The Women's Campaign Fund has supported 131 women in
31 states.

WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITYŚ(WIIS)
Center for International Security Studies at Maryland
Executive Director: Carola Weil
University of Maryland
School of Public Affairs
College Park, MD 20742, USA
T: 301-405-7612
F: 301-403-8107
- founded in 1987
- computer: ZEOS 286

The Women's International Security (WIIS) project is a national,
nonpartisan network and professional development program dedicated to
enhance the career prospects of women working in the field on
international security. WIIS involves women in the military, in
policy-making, in diplomatic positions, and in the media. WIIS defines the
security field broadly to include those concerned with international
economics and regional issues, as well as those who focus on a strategic
and military matters.

WOMEN IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
(WIMG)
T: 202-626 3130

WOMEN OFFICIALS IN NACo (WON)
T: 202-393 6226

Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children
International Rescue Committee
Anna Mary Portz
122 E. 42nd Street, 12th floor
New York, NY 10168-1289
USA
T: 001 212 551 3086
F: 001 212 551 3186

Women's Feature Service
Patraleka Chatterjee
20 West 20th Street, Suite 1103
New York, NY 10011 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Women Feature Service
Rebecca Foster
20 West 20th Street, Suite 1103
New York, NY 10011ŚT: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Women's Feature Service
Jane O'Reilly
20 West 20th Street, Suite 1103
New York, NY 10011 USA
T: 001 415 442 0220
F: 001 415 546 1794

Women's Research & Education Institute
Betty Dooley
1700 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009 USA
T: 001 202 328 7070
F: 001 202 328 3514

Women's Studies International
Florence Howe
The Feniminst Press at Cuny
311 East 94th St.
New York, NY 10128 USA
T: 001 212 360 5790
F: 001 212 348 1241

WOMEN'S VOTE PROJECT
2000 P St., N.W., # 515
Washington, DC 20036, USA
T: 202-328-2312

WOMEN'S WORLDS (Realities and Choices) Contact persons: Florence L.
Denmark/Susan H. Lees
4th IICW, Box 733HN
Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021, USA
T: 212-772-4000
- annual conference: International Interdisciplinary Congress on Women (IICW)

World Federation of Ukranian Women's Organizations
Olga Stawnychy
314 Montross Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA
ŚT: 001 201 933 7558
F: 001 201 933 8609

World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations
Winkie LeFils
Box 66 Highway 415
Osteen, FL 32764 USA
T: 001 407 322 7033
F: 001 407 328 8199

WorldWIDE Network
Elia Garcia Mccomie
1331 H St. NW, Suite 903
Washington, DC 20005 USA
T: 001 202 347 1514
F: 001 202 347 1524

YWCA
Zibila Wolfe
726 Broadway
New York, NY 10003 USA

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION (YWCA-USA)
Executive National Director: Dr. Prema
Mathai-Davis
President: Ms. Ann Stallard
726 Broadway
New York, NY 10003, USA
T: 212-614-2700

THE YOUNG WOMEN'S PROJECT
Executive Director: Nadia Moritz
1511 K St., N.W.
Suite 428
Washington, D.C. 20005
T/F: 202-393-0461

The YOUNG WOMEN'S PROJECT (YWP) is a national organization, based in
Washington, D.C., representing more than 1,000 young women ages 15-35. It
was founded in 1989 by young women who identified the need for as
intergenerational, multicultural organization committed to recognizing and
developing young women's leadership and encouraging their political
participation. Its members, belong to regionally-based YWP networks.