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Read MoreWREN advocates for policies that address the barriers that families, predominantly women and mothers, face when accessing the resources needed to make healthy and well informed decisions.
WREN advocates for closing the wage gap. We support policy strategies that will make it easier for women to earn a living, advance in their careers, and support their families.
WREN is committed to fostering an environment in which women are encouraged to lead and to advocate for policies that positively impact our lives and our children’s future.
Now is the time to invest in South Carolina’s women, girls, and families. We need people like you joining the movement, speaking out, and leading the way toward positive change.
Health and Education, Policy Updates
by Eme Crawford on May 25, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has applied for a Medicaid waiver to change the way that family planning services are delivered in South Carolina. While the stated intentions of the waiver are to improve maternal and child healthcare, this change in policy will limit South Carolinians’ access to the health… Read more
Economic Opportunity, Leadership and Civic Engagement
by Sarah Nichols on Jun 15, 2018
In Their Own Words
"After years of working for women's rights nationally and internationally, it is only right that I come back home to SC and do what I can to support women and girls and their families. Educating, empowering and enlightening women and girls will benefit their entire family and the communities they call home."
Jennet Robinson Alterman
Chair, WREN Board of Directors