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Women's History Month
Compiled by Abigail Esten

WHYY celebrates Black History Month with a variety of programs on TV12 and 91FM. Browse the Web to explore the subjects presented:

WHYY celebrates this month dedicated to women with programming on TV12 and 91FM and a series of professional development seminars for women in the community. Visit these Web sites to learn more about women in today's world:

The National Association of Women Business Owners: Rebecca Lukens owned and managed what is now Lukens Steel in Coatesville, PA in the mid 1800s -- long before there were formal professional organizations that she could turn to for support.

Almost 200 years later, women are now a major force in the business world. The National Association of Women Business Owners represents the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses through more than 75 chapters across the United States.

Women can strengthen their business, create innovative and effective changes, build strategic networks and help transform public policy through membership in this organization. Read about what's new in local business, learn how to become a member and check out upcoming events at the Philadelphia chapter's Web site. nawbophila.org

WomenWatch: The WomenWatch project was founded jointly by the Division for the Advancement of Women, the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women to create a core Internet space for information on global women's issues.

This site offers relevant news and events from around the world, online forums, statistical data and a calendar of events pertaining to women's issues. There is also a substantial database offering UN documents related to women and girls and an area to develop personal plans of action for women's advancement and empowerment. UN.org/womenwatch

World Health Organization: On May 18, WHYY will present "Speaking of Women's Health," an all-day conference addressing women's health and well being. People looking for more information on these issues can visit The World Health Organization's Women's Health Page, which provides information on many topics related to women's health, including domestic abuse and other violence and women and tobacco addiction. The site also offers reports, fact sheets, online publications and additional resources related to women's health around the world. WHO.int/frh-whd