Research Resources

WHAT'S RESEARCH RESOURCES?

If you would like to conduct any research for a page, we've compiled a list of relevant online resources to help. This list is by no means comprehensive. But it's a starting point for gathering information. Please feel free to add relevant links.

General Resources

• WikiGender: http://www.wikigender.org/countries/
• Gender Index: http://www.genderindex.org/
• Gender Data Portal: http://datatopics.worldbank.org/gender/
• Equaldex: http://www.equaldex.com/
• Women's Rights, Country by Country: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/ng-interactive/2014/feb/04/womens-rights-country-by-country-interactive
• Women Living Under Muslim Laws: http://www.wluml.org/
• Importance of religion by country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Importance_of_religion_by_country
• Fragile State Index: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_Fragile_States_Index
• Family Planning 2020: http://www.familyplanning2020.org/
• Average Age of Marriage, Country by Country: https://www.quandl.com/collections/society/age-at-first-marriage-female-by-country
• Global Fertility Rates by Country: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2127.html
• Female Genital Mutilation by Country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevalence_of_female_genital_mutilation_by_country
• World Culture Encyclopedia: http://www.everyculture.com
• United Nations Country Profiles: http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/countryprofile/profile.htm
• CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
• Euro Health Consumer Index (2015): http://www.healthpowerhouse.com/en/news/euro-health-consumer-index-2015/
• Check Which Countries Have Signed & Ratified CEDAW: https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=IV-8&chapter=4&lang=en
• Rewire News: https://rewire.news/
• GLBT Near Me (US only): http://www.glbtnearme.org/
• Free Clinic Directory (US only): http://freeclinicdirectory.org/
• Trans Health Clinics: http://www.trans-health.com/clinics/
• Africa Check: https://africacheck.org/ -> good way to verify fact vs. fiction on African issues
• Just Landed Expat Guides: https://www.justlanded.com/
• AngloInfo (English-Language Expat Guides): https://www.angloinfo.com/
• InterNations Expat Guides: https://www.internations.org/guide/all/
• Sex in the US states: http://sexetc.org/states
• Sex Education in US states: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/sex-and-hiv-education

International Organizations Focused on Sexual & Reproductive Health Care and Rights (SRHR) and Women's Empowerment

• Action for Global Health: http://www.actionforglobalhealth.eu/
• African Women's Development Fund: https://www.awdf.org
• Advance Family Planning: https://www.advancefamilyplanning.org/
• Asia Pacific Alliance for SRHR: http://www.asiapacificalliance.org/
• Asia Safe Abortion Partnership: http://asap-asia.org/
• ARROW - Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW): http://arrow.org.my/
• ASTRA - Central and Eastern European Women’s Network for Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health: http://www.astra.org.pl/
• Astra Youth: http://www.astra.org.pl/youth/news.html
• AWID: https://www.awid.org/
• Center for Reproductive Rights: https://www.reproductiverights.org/
• Central American Women's Network: http://www.cawn.org/
• Consorcio Latinoamericano Contra el Aborto Inseguro: http://clacai.org/
• Doctors without Borders: http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/our-work/countries
• DKT International: http://www.dktinternational.org/
• EngenderHealth: https://www.engenderhealth.org/
• Equality Now: https://www.equalitynow.org/
• Every Mother Counts: https://www.everymothercounts.org/
• Female Condom Market Intelligence: http://fcmi.org/
• Global Doctors for Choice: https://globaldoctorsforchoice.org/
• Global Fund for Women: https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/
• Global Grassroots: http://www.globalgrassroots.org/
• Guttmacher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org/
• Human Rights in Childbirth: http://humanrightsinchildbirth.com/
• Inroads: https://endabortionstigma.org/en.aspx
• International Campaign for Women's Right to Safe Abortion: http://www.safeabortionwomensright.org/
• International Center for Research on Women: https://www.icrw.org/
• International Centre for Reproductive Health: http://icrh.org/
• International Consortium for Emergency Contraception: http://www.cecinfo.org/
• International Federation for Gynecology & Obstetrics: https://www.figo.org/
• International Planned Parenthood Federation: http://www.ippf.org/
• International Women's Health Coalition: https://iwhc.org/
• Ipas: http://www.ipas.org/
• Marie Stopes International: https://mariestopes.org/
• Maternity Worldwide: https://www.maternityworldwide.org/
• National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (USA): http://www.latinainstitute.org/en
• NGO Caribbean Foundation: http://www.ngocaribbean.org/ngo-countries/
• Partership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health: http://www.who.int/pmnch/en/
• Pathfinder International: http://www.pathfinder.org/
• Pop Dev (Hampshire College): https://sites.hampshire.edu/popdev/
• Population Service International: http://www.psi.org/
• Quipu Project: https://interactive.quipu-project.com/#/en/quipu/intro
• Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition: https://www.rhsupplies.org/
• Resurj: http://resurj.org/
• RHM - Reproductive Health Matters: http://www.rhmatters.org/
• RODA: http://www.roda.hr/
• Rodilnitza: http://www.rodilnitza.com/blog/
• Sexual Rights Initiative: http://www.sexualrightsinitiative.com/
• Sex Worker Rights Advocacy Network): http://swannet.org/en/countries
• Sonke Gender Justice: http://genderjustice.org.za/
• Step Up: http://stepup.popcouncil.org/
• TARSHI: http://www.tarshi.net/
• Unite for Reproductive Rights: https://uniteforreprorights.org/
• United Nations Population Fund: http://www.unfpa.org/
• White Ribbon Alliance: https://www.whiteribbonalliance.org/
• Womankind: https://www.womankind.org.uk/
• Women & Children First: https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.org.uk/
• Women's Global Network for Reproductive Rights: http://wgnrr.org/
• Women Human Rights Defenders International Coalition: http://www.defendingwomen-defendingrights.org/
• Women's Link Worldwide: http://www.womenslinkworldwide.org/
• Women Living Under Muslim Laws: http://www.wluml.org/
• Women on Web: https://www.womenonweb.org/
• Women Deliver: http://womendeliver.org/
• World Health Organization (WHO) - Sexual & Reproductive Health: http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/en/
• World Health Organization (WHO) - Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR): http://srhr.org/
• Youth Coalition: http://www.youthcoalition.org/
• YWCA: http://www.worldywca.org/

Title X Clinic Locators

• Title X Family Planning Database: https://opa-fpclinicdb.com/
• Texas: http://www.whfpt.org/find-a-clinic and https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1K3v2IGFNlx805pd3XLmwAgtT-iU&hl=en_US&ll=28.09770114570345%2C-95.85043963750002&z=6
• Iowa: https://www.fpcouncil.com/clinic-locator
• Montana: http://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/wmh/TitleXFamilyPlanningClinics.aspx

Contraception Resources

• Global Oral Contraception Availability World Map: http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html
• Where on Earth is the Pill OTC: http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/
• Who Prescribes the Pill Online: http://freethepill.org/online-pill-prescribing-resources/
• Vox - Where the Pill is Free: https://www.vox.com/2014/6/30/5857904/where-the-pill-is-free
• Business Insider - Where the Pill is Free: http://www.businessinsider.com/all-of-the-countries-where-birth-control-is-free-2015-1
• Clissman - International names for our leading oral contraceptives: http://www.clissmann.com/pil/ocs_intl.htm
• Global Map of Reproductive Rights Around the Globe: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/05/abortion_and_birth_control_a_global_map.html
• Modern Contraception Usage World Map: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevalence_of_birth_control
• Prevalence of Contraceptive Use in Selected Countries: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0193123.html
• Guardian - Access to contraceptives and family planning around the world: https://witness.theguardian.com/assignment/51de9472e4b086e88379b397
• Top 15 Countries for Condom Use: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1CHn6J3MIZbMD2fHhX-gt3n9wOA4&hl=en_US
• UN Report: Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide, 2015: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf
• WHO Contraceptive & Condom Data (provided by the Guardian), 2009: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pCHmq8vVdI23y7z1Fkji8S9ghyl0mB5KgtXlUMPOwAs/pub
• World Bank Indicator of Condom Usage: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.CON.1524.MA.ZS?view=map
• Bedsider (USA only) - an online birth control support network for women 18-29 operated by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (https://bedsider.org/where_to_get_it)
• Minor Access to Birth Control by State (USA only): http://www.contracept.org/minorsaccess.php
• How to Get Free Condoms on the Internet: https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/how-to-get-free-condoms-on-the-internet
• Free Condom Locator (US only): http://www.teensource.org/condoms/free
• Sir Richard's Condoms (sells natural and vegan-certified condoms) Store Locator: https://www.sirrichards.com/store-locator
• Glyde ("ethical, vegan and fair trade condoms") Store Locator (US only): http://www.glydeamerica.com/where-to-buy/
• Product Reviews of contraception (and all other medications): https://www.drugs.com/
• Global Directory of Hormonal Contraceptives: http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search - UPDATE: The Directory has been shut down (confirmed July 2017 from IPPF). We'll update if it's back up again.

Emergency Contraception Resources

• Emergency Contraceptive Country Query: http://ec.princeton.edu/worldwide/
• International Consortium for Emergency Contraception, Country by County Information - http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/in-depth/#
• International Consortium for Emergency Contraception, Availability Database - http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/
• European Consortium for Emergency Contraception, Country by Country Information: http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/
• Morning-After-Pill.org - A Listing of Doctor's Offices offering the Morning After Pill: http://www.morning-after-pill.org/index.php
• See Which EC Pills Are Available in Which Countries: http://www.nobabynow.com/emergency_contraception.html
• Find Access to ellaOne (the longest lasting EC) around the world: http://www.ellaone.com/
• How to Get the Morning After Pill in Europe: http://gogirlguides.com/health/how-to-get-the-morning-after-pill-in-europe/
• Emergency Contraception U.S. State Laws: http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/emergency-contraception-state-laws.aspx
• State Policies in Brief (US only), Guttmacher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/spibs/spib_EC.pdf
• Social & Economic Factors Influence Contraceptive Use: http://www.prb.org/PopPov_Home/Publications-and-Multimedia/2015/Tanzania-fact-sheet.aspx
• Product Reviews of emergency contraception (and all other medications): https://www.drugs.com/

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs) Resources

• How to Say 'STD' in Multiple Languages: https://medlineplus.gov/languages/sexuallytransmitteddiseases.html
• Find STD Testing Center Near You (USA only): https://gettested.cdc.gov/
• Find OraQuick Sellers: http://www.oraquick.com/where-to-buy
• STD Prevalence Around the World: http://www.medicaldaily.com/pulse/std-prevalence-across-world-how-std-statistics-compare-across-time-and-space-325574
• A Guide to Using Evidence to Improve Young People’s Sexual Health and Rights: https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/pubs/demystifying-data.pdf
• Population Reference Bureau STD Information: http://www.prb.org/Topics/HivAidsStis.aspx
• HIV Travel: http://www.hivtravel.org/
• Global Criminalisation Scan (criminalisation of HIV transmission): http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net/
• People Living with HIV Global Stigma Index: http://www.stigmaindex.org/
• HIV Around the World: http://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Global Clinic Directory: https://www.aidshealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AHF-GLOBAL-CLINIC-DIRECTORY-2014.pdf
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): https://www.aidshealth.org/global/
• International HIV/AIDS Organizations: http://www.thebody.com/index/hotlines/internat.html
• MTV Staying Alive Project: http://www.mtvstayingalive.org/
• Find Country/Region Specific Data on HIV: http://www.aidsmap.com/News-and-statistics/Afghanistan/cat/1375/page/1332400/
• Network of Low HIV Prevalence Countries in Central and South East Europe: http://www.nelp-hiv.org/
• International AIDS Alliance: http://www.aidsalliance.org/
• World Hepatitis Alliance: http://www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/
• Hepatitis Support Groups: http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hcv/support/
• International Herpes Resources: http://herpesresourcecenter.com/resources
• Herpes Social/Support Groups in US: https://datingwithherpes.org/herpessupportgroups/
• AIDS Accountability International: http://www.aidsaccountability.org/
• International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW): http://www.icwglobal.org

Medications & Vaccine Resources

• 2015 CDC STD Treatment Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/
• Fluconazole brands (user to treat yeast infection) in different countries - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluconazole
• Fluconazole Brands in Different Countries: https://www.drugs.com/international/fluconazole.html
• How to Say Yeast Infection in 17 Different Languages: https://thehairpin.com/yeast-infection-in-17-different-languages-ranked-4d79a87eb6c9#.8ps3cjo09
• How to Say Urinary Tract Infection in Different Languages: https://medlineplus.gov/languages/urinarytractinfections.html
• PrEP Access Around World: http://www.prepwatch.org/
• PrEP Access in USA (search by zip code): https://www.pleaseprepme.org/
• PrEP Access in Europe: http://www.eatg.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PrEP-access-in-Europe-PrEP-in-Europe-Initiative-PiEi.pdf
• PEP Availability For Some Countries: http://www.nelp-hiv.org/uploads/pep-in-nelp.pdf
• Country/Regional Reports on HPV: http://www.hpvcentre.net/summaryreport.php
• HPV Vaccine Regulations around World: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPV_vaccines
• HIV Travel: http://www.hivtravel.org/
• Product Reviews of all medications: https://www.drugs.com/

Menstruation Resources

• Days for Girls: https://www.daysforgirls.org/
• Menstrual Hygiene Day: http://menstrualhygieneday.org/
• Tampon Consumption around the World: https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/3p7v64/tampon_consumption_around_the_world/?st=iqnp19ec&sh=0dea54f0
• Pink Pangea -- Go to 'Testimonials' and then search for articles starting with 'Tips For..' to find country-specific tips (http://www.pinkpangea.com/)
• Afripads (provides pads to women in Africa}: http://www.afripads.com/
• Days for Girls: https://www.daysforgirls.org/
• Menstrual Cup World Map: http://menstrualcupmap.com/
• Menstrual Cup Locator: https://www.menstrualcup.com/gb/select-country
• Menstrual Cup Wiki: http://menstrual-cups.wikidot.com/
• Where to Find DivaCup (menstrual cup) - http://divacup.com/where-to-buy/store-finder/
• Where to Buy/Order MoonCup (menstrual cup) - http://www.mooncup.co.uk/how-to-order.html
• Where to Buy LadyCup (menstrual cup) - https://www.ladycup.eu/Wheretobuy.aspx
• Where to Buy Lunette (menstrual cup) - https://www.lunette.com/buy/where-to-buy-globally.html
• Where to Buy OrganiCup (menstrual cup) - https://www.organicup.com/store-locator/
• RubyCup Partners: http://rubycup.com/social-mission/ruby-cup-in-kenya/
• ORGANYC (organic menstrual products) store locator: http://www.organyc-online.com/stores/
• Veeda (organic tampons) Store Locator - https://www.veedausa.com/pages/retailers
• Seventh Generation (organic tampons) Store Locator - http://www.seventhgeneration.com/store-locator
• Think Underwear (menstrual underwear) - https://www.shethinx.com/
• Tampon Tax Rates in the United States (scroll down for details): http://www.newsweek.com/2016/04/29/womens-periods-menstruation-tampons-pads-449833.html
• Blog Post about Menstrual Products Around World (Lipgloss and a Backpack): https://lipglossandabackpack.wordpress.com/feminine-hygiene-around-the-world/ -> currently private (we're not sure if this will change)

Gynecological Exam Resources

• Pap Test Practices Around World Reveal Interesting Facts: https://forwomenseyesonly.com/2015/09/22/pap-test-practices-around-the-world-reveal-interesting-findings/
• WHO Guidelines for Screening & Treatment of Precancerous Lesions for Cervical Cancer: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/94830/1/9789241548694_eng.pdf
• World Ranking of Hospitals: http://hospitals.webometrics.info/

Pregnancy Resources

• 10 Best Countries for Maternity Care: http://newsonrelevantscience.blogspot.com/2012/01/10-best-countries-for-maternity-care.html
• Map of Best & Worst Countries to be a Mother: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/05/08/heres-a-map-of-the-best-and-worst-countries-to-be-a-mother/
• Parental Leave Around the World: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_leave
• Maternity & Paternity at Work: Law & Practices Around the World: http://www.ilo.org/global/publications/ilo-bookstore/order-online/books/WCMS_242615/lang--en/index.htm
• Disability & Maternity Leave in US: http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/topics/maternity-leave-and-disability
• WHO Maternity Death Rates: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs348/en/
• Averting Maternal Death and Disability (AMDD): https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/research/averting-maternal-death-and-disability-amdd
• Fistula Foundation: https://www.fistulafoundation.org/
• Family Care International: http://www.familycareintl.org/en/home
• National Advocates for Pregnant Women (USA): http://www.advocatesforpregnantwomen.org/

Abortion Resources

• Abortion Law Map from Women on Waves: https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/map/country
• Abortion Law Map from World Abortion Laws: http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/
• United Nations Country Profiles of Abortion Policy: http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/abortion/profiles.htm
• Abortion Law Overview by Country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_law
• Abortion Fact Sheet for Africa: https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/facts-abortion-africa
• ASAP Asia Country Profiles: http://asap-asia.org/country-profiles/
• Safe to Choose: https://safe2choose.org/
• Ipas: http://www.ipas.org/
• Legal Grounds for Abortion in Southeast Asia 2013 (scroll down to see details: https://www.pri.org/stories/2016-09-08/providing-safe-illegal-abortions-myanmar-karmic-balance-says-one-doctor
• Abortion Legislation - Europe: https://www.loc.gov/law/help/abortion-legislation/abortion-legislation.pdf
• IPPF - Abortion Legislation in Europe (2012): http://www.svss-uspda.ch/pdf/Abortion%20legislation_Europe2012.pdf
• Abortion Clinics in Europe: http://abortion-clinics.eu/
• Marie Stopes International (has clinics around world) - https://mariestopes.org/
• Women Help Women Resources: https://womenhelp.org/en/page/349/these-organizations-collectives-and-individuals-partner-with-women-help-women
• Safe Place Project - List of Abortion Clinics in USA: https://www.safeplaceproject.com/list-of-providers
• Feminist Abortion Network (list of clinics in USA) - http://www.fwhc.org/abortion/clinics.htm
• Rewire State of Abortion: https://rewire.news/state-of-abortion/
• Medicaid Abortion Coverage by U.S. State: https://fundabortionnow.org/get-help/medicaid
• U.S. State Funding of Abortion under Medicaid: http://kff.org/medicaid/state-indicator/abortion-under-medicaid/ and https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/state-funding-abortion-under-medicaid
• National Abortion Federation (USA): https://prochoice.org/
• National Network of Abortion Funds (USA): https://abortionfunds.org/
• Medical Students for Choice (USA): https://www.msfc.org/
• NARAL Pro-Choice America: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/

Advocacy & Counseling Resources

• Online counseling and psychological directory for the UK and Australia: http://counsellingresource.com/
• US Directory of Women's Shelters: https://www.womenshelters.org/
• Asia Domestic Violence Agencies: http://www.hotpeachpages.net/asia/index.html
• Domestic Violence Agencies (worldwide): http://www.hotpeachpages.net/a/countries.html
• Emergency Hotlines Around the World: http://imthegirlthat.tumblr.com/hotlines
• List of Suicide Crisis Lines Around World: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
• Stop Rape Now: http://www.stoprapenow.org/
• Rape Crisis Network Europe - Find Help in Your Country: https://www.rcne.com/contact/countries/
• Women Against Rape & Black Women's Rape Action Project: http://www.womenagainstrape.net/

List of Additional Resources

• Global List of Women's Organisations: http://www.distel.ca/womlist/womlist.html
• Women's Studies Resources: http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/wstudies/wid.html
• The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation - Where We Work: http://kvinnatillkvinna.se/en/where-we-work/
• Transnational Queer Underground (list of queer organizations/initiatives by country): https://transnational-queer-underground.net/basics/the-world/