LibGuides: POL 450: Women's Global Politics: Find Data Resources Online

General Population Data per Country

Use these sites for statistics and other information on general world populations, geographies, and countries.

CIA World Fact Book
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
data.census.gov
Formerly American FactFinder, data.census.gov provides access to data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas. The data come from several censuses and surveys.
UN Data
Country profiles from the United Nations Statistics Division
World Bank Open Data
Provides download access to over 2000 indicators from the World Bank data sets
Demographic and Health Surveys
Since 1984, The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program has provided technical assistance to more than 300 surveys in over 90 countries, advancing global understanding of health and population trends in developing countries.
U.S. Census
Gather demographic data by location, population, or topic with the census.gov tool builders

Domestic Violence Data: U.S. and Worldwide

Data from government websites, non-government organizations, and intergovernmental organizations on domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and violence against women.

CDC Reports on Intimate Partner Violence
National data, definitions, and resources for Intimate Partner Violence, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Resources and statistics from the National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Library of Medicine: Domestic Violence
Reports, articles, and statistics from the National Library of Medicine's topic page on Domestic Violence.
Womenshealth.gov
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services resources on Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
World Health Organization: Violence Against Women
Reports, statistics, and resources on domestic violence from the World Health Organization.
Kaiser Family Foundation: Women's Health Policy
Kaiser is a non-profit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National and State-level statistics and resources
National Advisory Council on Violence Against Women
The purpose of this federal advisory committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services on how to improve the Nation’s response to violence against women, with a specific focus on successful interventions with children and teens who witness and/or are victimized by domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault.

Data about Mississippi

Data, resources, and information on Mississippi populations.

Mississippi Automated Resource Information System (MARIS)
Mississippi geographic data and mapped data sets (i.e. census data, cultural data, etc.)
Mississippi population data by County
Statistics on Mississippi populations, including (but not limited to) statistics on income, availability of medical help, educational attainment, economic data, and employment statistics.
MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence
From mcadv.org: "MCADV is a statewide resource on domestic violence issues. We provide support for member shelter programs though training, technical assistance and capacity building; advocate for public policy that supports victims; and seek to change societal attitudes and beliefs through awareness and prevention activities in communities throughout Mississippi." See also: Related Links
MS Coalition Against Sexual Assault
From the MSCASA website: "The coalition is determined to serve and address underserved, at-risk populations: people with disabilities, women of color, migrant poultry workers, adolescent, college-age women, and victims in rural communities. MCASA provides education, training, public awareness, information referrals and requests, resource library and speakers’ bureau for the state, community and member programs."