Culture

Roots Women Roots Women- News, facts and analysis. African American Women's Network African American Women's Network- Support and empowerment group for black women and women of color. WomenWatch WomenWatch- A central gateway to information and resources on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women throughout the United Nations system. Women For Afghan Women Women For Afghan Women- A New York based grassroots organization concerned with human rights and women's rights in Afghanistan. Making Face, Making Soul: A Chicana Feminist Website Making Face, Making Soul: A Chicana Feminist Website- An introduction to Mexican-American (Chicana/o) cultures through the discussion of Chicana feminist issues in the United Stat… Kamat's Potpourri:The Women of India Kamat's Potpourri:The Women of India- History, pictures extensive articles and a FAQ. Blackgirl International Blackgirl International- Web directory listing sites related to black women's lives in America and worldwide. The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall Of Fame The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall Of Fame- The only museum in the world dedicated to honoring and documenting the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplify… Jewish Women's Archive Jewish Women's Archive- Chronicles and transmits the rich legacy of Jewish women and their contributions to our world. Franco-American Women's Institute, The Franco-American Women's Institute, The- Based in Maine, USA. Women gathered together for the specific purpose of promoting ethnic women's voices. Niagara Chapter of Native Women (NCNW) Niagara Chapter of Native Women (NCNW)- Encourages native women to take their rightful place in society while remembering and honouring their unique cultural and spiritual beliefs. Irandokht Irandokht- Online community. Information on women's health, Persian culture, ethnic concepts, maps and pictures of Middle East. Crossgar Woman's Institute Crossgar Woman's Institute- Community group in Northern Ireland. The Global Indian women The Global Indian women- Articles, news and chat for Indian women. Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)- Independent political/social organization of Afghan women struggling for peace, freedom, democracy and women's rights… The Black Spades Pirate Society The Black Spades Pirate Society- The Black Spades Pirate Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to community improvement, through piratical education and entertainment. Historic Environment Scotland Historic Environment Scotland- The agency which schedules monuments of national importance and lists particular historic buildings. Includes information on many of Scotland's hist… Scottish Natural Heritage Scottish Natural Heritage- Contains news, organisation overview, details of protected sites, job vacancies and policy documents. Event Scotland Event Scotland- A national agency which works to promote Scotland as an event destination. Includes profile and details of forthcoming events. Scottish Arts Council Scottish Arts Council- Provides advice, information and help to artists and arts organisations in Scotland. Provides information on the arts in Scotland, including events and deta… National Library of Scotland National Library of Scotland- Provides a complete list of Library catalogues and indexes, current exhibitions and a digital library. National Museums of Scotland National Museums of Scotland- Comprises various national Scottish museums and collections, now answerable to the Scottish Executive. Site provides news and information on the muse… Public Record Office of Northern Ireland Public Record Office of Northern Ireland- PRONI is the official place of deposit for public records in Northern Ireland. It collects, catalogues and preserves any documents that p… Sports Council NI Sports Council NI- Includes news, press releases and publications. Northern Ireland Museums Council Northern Ireland Museums Council- Includes newsletters, activities and services. Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure- Covering sports, the arts, libraries and museums, with the missions of each division. Sport England Sport England- Previously known as the English Sports Council, Sport England provides services and funding to sport in England. Football Licensing Authority Football Licensing Authority- Oversees safety and crowd management issues at football grounds in England and Wales. Provides information on safety certification and the regulatory… Arts Council England Arts Council England- The national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery. Department for Culture, Media and Sport Department for Culture, Media and Sport- Established in July 1997. Responsible for arts, broadcasting, the press, museums and galleries, libraries, sport and recreation, historic …