Protected: An Urgent Call from Ann Warner, WREN CEO
by Ann Warner on Apr 16, 2021
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WREN Testimony in Opposition to H.4150
by WREN Staff on Apr 15, 2021
This testimony was prepared for the House Judiciary Election Laws Subcommittee on April 15, 2021. Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony to this committee. My name is Ann Warner and I am the CEO of the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN). WREN is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a mission to build
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News, Policy Updates
WREN Testimony in Support of H.3822
by WREN Staff on Apr 15, 2021
This testimony was presented before the House Judiciary Election Laws Subcommittee on April 15, 2021 Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony to this committee. My name is Ann Warner and I am the CEO of the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN). WREN is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a mission to build
Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, News, Policy Updates
Statement in Opposition to the “Save Women’s Sports Act” (H. 4153)
by WREN Staff on Apr 8, 2021
Testimony presented to the House Judiciary Special Laws Subcommittee on April 8, 2021. Thank you, Chairman McCravy, and members of the subcommittee, for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Ashley Lidow, I use she/her pronouns, and I am the Director of Policy and Government Relations for the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN),
Newsletter|April 2021
by WREN Staff on Apr 7, 2021
The text below appeared in the April 2021 newsletter. To receive this in your inbox, join the network. Legislative Crossover Bills in the House and Senate face a crossover deadline of April 10. This means they must pass 3rd reading in their original body to be considered by the other body this legislative year; otherwise,
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Ask WREN: What is the American Rescue Plan?
by Chloe Holowczenko, WREN Policy and Programs Assistant on Mar 23, 2021
When creating policies designed to address pandemic relief, women, especially women of color, need to be prioritized. Women are disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and women of color have been hit the hardest. More than 2.3 million women have dropped out of the labor force since February 2020. If women continue to remain out of the
Economic Opportunity, Leadership and Civic Engagement
#EqualPay Week of Action
Mar 22, 2021
This week the WREN team will highlight the ways pay discrimination impacts women and gender expansive people. Though the wage gap is a persistent problem, there are ways we can all work toward solutions. Join us for a week of education and action! #SCWREN #EqualPay Add this frame to your Facebook profile photo and help
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WREN staff shares anti-racist work with TogetherSC
by WREN Staff on Mar 11, 2021
WREN staff members participated in the Together SC series, Removing Our Blinders. The team presented a Moving from Rhetoric to Action on Thursday, March 4. Our session addressed the ways in which racism and white supremacy affect team members, as individuals, the organization, and our extended network across South Carolina. Thank you to Ann Warner,
Celebrate International Women’s Day with WREN!
by WREN Staff on Mar 8, 2021
What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day or IWD is an annual celebration during Women’s History Month to: celebrate women’s achievements raise awareness about women’s equality lobby for accelerated gender parity fundraise for women’s organizations How can I celebrate? Support a woman-owned business Donate to an organization that supports women Learn more about the
Meet Maura
by WREN Staff on Mar 7, 2021
Maura Schray is a service-learning student from the University of South Carolina. She will join the WREN team and assist our Network Engagement Manager in the Spring 2021 semester. Learn more about the newest addition to our team below: 1. Where are you from? I am from Nazareth Pennsylvania, which is on the eastern edge