For too long, political policies have chipped away at our rights, assuming that silence would follow. They underestimated us. They thought we would bow, that we would accept the erosion of bodily autonomy, equal protections, and the right to exist on our own terms. But oppression breeds resistance, and now, more than ever, women are rising.
The attack on reproductive rights, the silencing of our voices in government, the systemic push to render us powerless. It is all by design. They hope we will become too exhausted, too afraid, too distracted. But instead, we are becoming radicalized. We are turning rage into action, poetry into protest, art into revolution.
Now is the time to act. Call your representatives. Flood their offices with demands. Show up at protests. Take to the streets. Support grassroots organizations and women-led movements that are fighting to protect our rights. Use your voice, whether through art, music, poetry, or raw, unfiltered truth. Every act of resistance counts. Every refusal to submit is a crack in the foundation of oppression.
The storm is here. We are that storm. Let them hear us roar.
Here are ten organizations at the forefront of the women’s resistance movement, each dedicated to advocating for women’s rights and empowerment:
- Planned Parenthood
- Founded in 1916, Planned Parenthood provides comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortion, birth control, and STI testing. The organization also offers education and advocates for women’s health and rights.
- Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org
- National Women’s Law Center (NWLC)
- Established in 1972, NWLC uses legal action and advocacy to advance gender equality. They focus on issues like economic justice, education access, reproductive rights, and workplace fairness.
- Website: https://nwlc.org
- Women’s March
- Originating in 2017, Women’s March is a global movement advocating for legislation and policies regarding human rights and other issues, including women’s rights, immigration reform, and healthcare reform.
- Website: https://www.womensmarch.com
- UltraViolet
- A community of people mobilized to fight sexism and create a more inclusive world that accurately represents all women, from politics and government to media and pop culture.
- Website: https://weareultraviolet.org
- Supermajority
- Co-founded by Cecile Richards, Supermajority is a women’s advocacy organization aiming to train and mobilize women to become political leaders and activists, focusing on gender equity.
- Website: https://supermajority.com
- Legal Defense Fund (LDF)
- As the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans.
- Website: https://www.naacpldf.org
- ActionAid USA
- An international organization working to end poverty and injustice, with a focus on women’s rights. They challenge social and cultural norms that suppress women and advocate for gender equality.
- Website: https://www.actionaidusa.org
- WomenRising
- Based in Jersey City, NJ, WomenRising assists women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency and live safe, productive, and fulfilling lives through social services, economic development, and advocacy.
- Website: https://www.womenrising.org
- Womankind Worldwide
- An international organization partnering with women’s rights organizations and movements in various countries to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality.
- Website: https://www.womankind.org.uk
- Women for Women International
- This organization supports women survivors of war by helping them rebuild their lives through training programs, rights awareness, and vocational skills development.
- Website: https://www.womenforwomen.org
These organizations offer various avenues for involvement, from advocacy and legal support to direct services and political engagement. Supporting them amplifies the collective effort to safeguard and advance women’s rights.