Highlights from the 2018 WREN Summit

On April 9th-10th, 2018, WREN hosted a summit focused on women's economic empowerment.

Seven Questions with Courtney Thomas

Our nest is getting bigger! Meet WREN’s newest staff member, Courtney Thomas

Seen and Heard

Find out where you can see the Seen and Heard exhibit this spring!

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Health and Education

WREN 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.
Economic Opportunity

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.
Leadership and Civic Engagement

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.

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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

How “Personhood” Hurts ALL Pregnant Women

by WREN Staff on Feb 27, 2018

For 20 years in a row, “personhood” legislation has been introduced in South Carolina that would interfere with a woman’s right to make personal, private decisions about her own body and her health. South Carolina is one of many states that have advanced so-called personhood legislation, legislation that seeks to establish full legal rights including… Read more

Health and Education, Policy Updates

What’s the 12 Month Supply Bill?

by Megan Plassmeyer on Apr 19, 2018

Economic Opportunity, Health and Education, Policy Updates

SC Narrowly Avoids 34 Million Dollar Budget Cut to Family Planning Services

by Megan Plassmeyer on Apr 13, 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

Highlights from the 2018 WREN Summit

Seven Questions with Courtney Thomas

Seen and Heard

Health and Education

Economic Opportunity

Leadership and Civic Engagement

Speak Out. Join the Movement.

How “Personhood” Hurts ALL Pregnant Women

What’s the 12 Month Supply Bill?

SC Narrowly Avoids 34 Million Dollar Budget Cut to Family Planning Services

Speak Out.
Join the Movement.