named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Living History: On the Front Lines for Israel and the Jews 2003–2015
Compilation and dissemination of essays documenting anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, and ideological bias in academia and media, aimed at educating future generations and preserving historical truth.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Advocates for women's rights through public speaking and legal engagementEngages in high-profile advocacy by delivering keynote speeches, organizing conferences, and participating in legal cases related to rape, custody, psychiatric abuse, and self-defense. Notable actions include the 1970 APA reparations demand, the 1971 Speakout on Rape, and involvement in the Aileen Wuornos case through expert testimony coordination.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conducts research on gender-based violence and women's mental healthProduces scholarly research on issues including honor killings, female relational aggression, and gender bias in psychiatry, based on original interviews, historical analysis, and case studies. Research has informed publications such as Women and Madness and multiple studies on femicide, with findings used in asylum cases and policy advocacy.
- Develops educational programs and influences feminist pedagogyFounded one of the first Women's Studies programs at City University of New York, College of Staten Island (1969–1970), and has influenced students and educators through teaching and public intellectual work that expanded feminist discourse in academic settings.
- Provides direct support and resources for women facing oppressionOffers refuge and discussion space for individuals escaping gender-based oppression, maintains a public website as a resource on crimes against women in the Islamic world, and co-led a 2021 grassroots effort that rescued 398 women from Afghanistan, with ongoing rescue operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$68K
Contributions & grants$66K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$27K
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balance sheet
Total assets$3K
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Net assets$3K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -14.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DR PHYLLIS CHESLER — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN BENDER ESQ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 58
Who they work with
- Alan M. Dershowitz Partner — Endorsed the organization's publication Woman's Inhumanity to Woman
- Amazon.com Network — Published a review of the book "Letters to a Young Feminist."
- American Psychological Association Government — Engaged in advocacy that led to changes in APA policies regarding therapist conduct.
- Andrea Dworkin Partner — Close associate and fellow pioneer in the feminist movement
- Anna Aragno Partner — Endorsed the organization's publication Woman's Inhumanity to Woman
- Asra Nomani Partner — Featured as a courageous Muslim and ex-Muslim woman who defied gender-based oppression, as highlighted in the book.
- Association for Women in Psychology Partner — Co-founded and active member from 1969 to present
- Association for Women in Psychology Partner — Engaged in discussions and events related to Phyllis Chesler's work, including a 2021 presentation.
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali Partner — Featured as a prominent figure in the book "Islamic Gender Apartheid" and provided a public endorsement of the work.
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali Partner — Provided praise and endorsement for Phyllis Chesler's book "An American Bride in Kabul".
- Booklist Network — Reviewed the book "Letters to a Young Feminist" in its publication.
- Booklist Partner — Provided a review of Phyllis Chesler's book "An American Bride in Kabul".
- Breitbart News Partner — Conducted a Q&A with Dr. Phyllis Chesler about her book and views on the anti-Israel movement.
- CNN Partner — Critiqued for media bias in reporting on honor killings.
- Chicago Tribune Network — Reviewed the book "Letters to a Young Feminist."
- Christine Ann Lawson Partner — Endorsed the organization's publication Woman's Inhumanity to Woman
- Clarity Coalition Network — Founding member
- Daniel Pipes Partner — Provided praise and endorsement for Phyllis Chesler's book "An American Bride in Kabul".
- Deborah Tannen Partner — Endorsed and publicly discussed the organization's publication Woman's Inhumanity to Woman
- Dr. Robert Brannon Partner — Colleague and friend who introduced Phyllis Chesler at a public event and publicly endorsed her work.
- Erica Jong Partner — Endorsed the organization's publication Woman's Inhumanity to Woman
- Flo Kennedy Partner — Close associate and fellow pioneer in the feminist movement
- FrontPage Magazine Partner — Published articles by or about Phyllis Chesler on the topic of honor killings.
- Gloria Steinem Partner — Close associate and fellow pioneer in the feminist movement
- Ibn Warraq Partner — Provided praise and endorsement for Phyllis Chesler's book "An American Bride in Kabul".
- Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism Government — Member
- Investigative Project on Terrorism Government — Served as Senior Fellow
- Judy Grahn Partner — Endorsed the organization's publication Woman's Inhumanity to Woman
- Kate Millett Partner — Close associate and fellow pioneer in the feminist movement
- Kate Millett Partner — Endorsed the organization's publication Woman's Inhumanity to Woman
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Feminist Psychological and Ideological Analysis 72 orgsmethodology: feminist psychological analysisBy applying feminist psychological frameworks and critical analysis of psychiatric and ideological systems, the organization reframes women's behaviors as responses to systemic trauma and challenges institutional pathologization, because understanding gendered power dynamics is essential to liberation and accurate diagnosis.shared approach: Community-Led Affirmation →
- Truth-Telling and Personal Narrative as Advocacy 72 orgsmethodology: personal_narrative_as_advocacyBy centering personal testimony, diary documentation, and narrative synthesis, the organization generates emotional and intellectual engagement to expose systemic oppression, because lived experience serves as both evidence and catalyst for moral witness and social change.shared approach: Community-Led Affirmation →
- Intersectional Human Rights Advocacy 14 orgsmethodology: intersectional-human-rights-advocacyBy analyzing the interconnected systems of gender oppression, antisemitism, and religious/tribal patriarchy, the organization produces advocacy that challenges cultural relativism and protects marginalized women and dissidents, because single-axis frameworks fail to address compound injustices.shared approach: Intersectional Narrative Power →
- Principled and Accountable Feminist Identity 14 orgsmethodology: ideological-accountabilityBy maintaining a public stance rooted in religious identity and ideological consistency, the organization challenges double standards within feminism and social justice movements, because movement integrity depends on holding all cultures accountable for gender oppression regardless of political alignment.shared approach: Intersectional Narrative Power →