Women's Environment and Development Organization

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Women's Environment Development Organization

"Founded in 1991 by Bella Abzug and Mim Kelber, the Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO) is an international organization that advocates for women’s equality in global policy. Working in key global forums such as the UN, WEDO advocates for and seeks to empower women as decision makers to achieve economic, social and gender justice, a healthy, peaceful planet and human rights for all." [1]

Winner of the UNEP: Champions of the Earth award in 2006. [2]

Staff

Accessed August 2008: [3]

Directors

Accessed August 2008: [4]

Contact

Web: http://www.wedo.org

Resources and articles

Related Sourcewatch articles

References

  1. About, Women's Environment and Development Organization, accessed August 27, 2008.
  2. Champions of the Earth, UNEP, accessed August 27, 2008.
  3. Staff, Women's Environment and Development Organization, accessed August 27, 2008.
  4. Directors, Women's Environment and Development Organization, accessed August 27, 2008.