Helpful information
Arizona NOW Chapters
AZ NOW State chapter
Tucson NOW chapter
Sun City/West Valley NOW chapter
Legislative
5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for citizens to make an impact in national and local politics
Request to Speak slide presentation on usage
Voting/Elections
League of Women Voters We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. We believe in the power of women to create a perfect democracy.
Arizona Women’s Partnership Promoting the status of Arizona women and empowering women’s grassroots organizations through mini-grants and publicity.
Arizona Advocacy Network Arizona Advocacy Network and Foundation is the premier defender of democracy and democratic institutions in Arizona. We fight to protect and expand access to the ballot and ensure fair and open elections and courts by supporting Arizona’s Clean Elections and Merit Selection systems.
AZ Resist The AZ Resist Calendar is by the community, for the community, to empower our communities and encourage civic and political engagement. Get informed, get involved.
Equality Advocacy
ERA Task Force AZ The ERA Task Force AZ is a coalition of groups and individual volunteers working to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in Arizona.
ERA Coalition The Constitution embodies the nation’s core values. Equality between women and men is a fundamental human right that should be guaranteed in the Constitution.
AZ Celebrates the 19th Amendment We encourage women to become involved in the political process and support those who seek leadership roles in their communities.
National Organization for Women Our priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom, and other women’s health issues; opposing racism; fighting bigotry against the LGBTQIA community, and ending violence against women.
East Valley NAACP, The vision of the NAACP is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and eradicate racial hatred or racial discrimination.
Black Lives Matter Diversity and Anti-Racism -We courageously confront racism and discrimination. We reflect the voices, experiences, and interests of diverse cultural and social groups.
Equality Arizona We network, stay focused, and organize around key issues facing the LGBTQ community.
Indivisible energizes and informs Americans about the government’s potential and enlists them to imagine and create the government we need for all to have a safe, healthy, just, and prosperous future.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is working to close the gender pay gap by 2030! Learn how to improve your financial future and secure the pay you deserve. AAUW is offering a free online salary negotiation course.
The Simple Dollar created A Woman’s Guide to Negotiating a Pay Raise to help women navigate how to ask for a pay raise to better support their financial wellbeing.
GradSchoolHub created a guide resource for women considering furthering their careers and moving up the leadership ladder by obtaining their master’s in business. The guide provides a checklist to have a competitive application, knowledge from MBA alumni on what to expect upon graduation, 6 ways that business schools have closed the gender disparity gap, and a list of financial aid available for women pursuing their MBA.
Immigration/Human Rights Advocacy
Puente We develop, educate, and empower migrant communities to protect and defend our families and ourselves in order to enhance the quality of life of our community members.
National Lawyers Guild Foundation Our mission is to use law for the people, uniting lawyers, law students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers to function as an effective force in the service of the people by valuing human rights over property interests.
LUCHA (Living United for Change in AZ) Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) is a dynamic, membership-led, grassroots organization, building power with Arizona’s working families to advance social, racial and economic justice for all.
Promise Arizona At Promise Arizona, we believe that building immigrant and Latino political power is key to bringing hope, dignity, and progress to our communities. We were born out of a passion for fairness and unity, and our organization strives to promote and harness the power of the Latino community in Arizona.
Refugee Aid is a volunteer group of concerned people who assist refugee families seeking asylum in the United States. We are disturbed by the mistreatment of refugee families – desperate people who have taken the initiative to seek a better life for themselves and their children. We are particularly focused on the welfare of refugee children. We believe all people deserve to be treated humanely.
Youth Advocacy
One N Ten Our mission is to serve LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 14-24. We enhance their lives by providing empowering social and service programs that promote self-expression, self-acceptance, leadership development and healthy life choices.
Children’s Action Alliance A Voice For Arizona’s Children For More Than 25 Years
Bloom365 Prevent teen dating abuse BEFORE it starts through youth-driven education, advocacy and activism.
Reproductive Rights/Choice
Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education.
Abortion Fund of Arizona The Abortion Fund of Arizona provides direct assistance to people seeking abortion care in Arizona.
Plan C a safe at home abortion is here.
If When How transforms the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families with dignity and to actualize sexual and reproductive wellbeing on their own terms.
The Network for Public Health Law downloads:
Post-Dobbs Legal Avenues to Abortion Access
Key Federal Responses to Protect Abortion Access and Promote Reproductive Health Post-Dobbs
Download Abortion Access Resource lists from neighboring states:
Colorado
California
Nevada
New Mexico
Ending Violence Against Women
Arizona Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) Our mission is to end sexual and domestic violence in Arizona by dismantling oppression and promoting equity among all people.
The National Women’s History Project The National Women’s History Project recognizes and celebrates the diverse and historic accomplishments of women by providing informational services and educational and promotional materials.
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women Focused on shaping policy, conducting outreach, increasing awareness, informing priorities and working to ensure that tribal communities are represented within conversations where native women have historically been underrepresented.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. “Home, the most dangerous place for women, with majority of female homicide victims worldwide killed by partners or family, UNODC study says”
Health
World Health Organization Our goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people.
Benefits Assistance Program, a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) of the Area Agency on Aging, provides objective information about Medicare and other health insurance benefits to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Trained volunteers are available at a number of locations throughout Maricopa County to provide free personalized assistance, or you can call 602-264-4357 to speak to a benefits counselor.
International
WUNRN (Women’s UN Report Network) addresses the human rights, oppression, and empowerment of women and girls all over the globe.