Research
The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics aims to be a one-stop-shop for all who want to know the status of women in Pennsylvania politics and where they are headed. The Center conducts timely analysis of emerging issues regarding women and Pennsylvania politics. In addition to addressing the status and impact of women on the political landscape in Pennsylvania, we collect data on the status of women in Pennsylvania politics.
Pennsylvania Women Candidates
Fast Facts: Politics in Pennsylvania
Policy Reports
FMLA in PA: A Report on Family and Medical Leave in the State
Is This the Care We Need? An Examination of Childcare Policy in Pennsylvania
Few, but Mighty: Women and Bill Sponsorship in the Pennsylvania General Assembly
Published Papers & Books
Political Resources in Pennsylvania
Center for American Women and Politics
CAWP is a university-based research, education and public service center out of Rutgers University with a mission to promote greater knowledge and understanding about women's participation in politics and government.
Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University
The Center is focused on providing hands-on, practical programs designed specifically for women business owners including: FastTrac New Venture, FastTrac Growth Venture, and Peer Learning Roundtables.
Institute for Research on Women
IRW promotes innovative research on women and gender by hosting interdisciplinary seminars, lectures, symposia and conferences that bring together Rutgers University researchers with top visiting scholars from the U.S. and abroad.
Institute for Women's Policy Research
IWPR conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies.
International Center for Research on Women
ICRW works with partner organizations and governments throughout the world to promote gender equitable development, reduce poverty, and change the lives of millions of women and girls and their communities.
League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. There are Leagues in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, in addition to the hundreds of local Leagues nationwide.
Local Government Academy
Local Government Academy is an independent non-partisan organization that promotes excellence in local government.
National Council for Research on Women
NCRW is a network of more than 100 leading U.S. research, advocacy, and policy centers with a growing global reach. The organization's new initiative is Research for Action, which is aimed at bridging the divide between scholars and activists.
YWCA - Greater Pittsburgh
The YWCA empowers all women to take command of their career, health, education and community involvement effectively throughout their lives and to actively participate in a society free of discrimination.
Women and Girls Foundation
The mission of the Women and Girls Foundation (WGF) is to achieve equality for women and girls, now and for generations to come. Our vision is for women and girls in Pennsylvania to have equal access, opportunity, and influence in all aspects of their public and private lives. To realize this vision, the organization’s active work is focused on developing the female leaders of tomorrow and advancing women’s rights today.
Women's Law Project
The Mission of the Women's Law Project is to create a more just and equitable society by advancing the rights and status of all women throughout their lives. To this end, we engage in high-impact litigation, advocacy, and education.