Category: Freedom from Violence
Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, Partner
by WREN Staff and Partner Organizations on Feb 18, 2021
Today, South Carolina has become the latest state to demonstrate its disrespect and disregard for the lives and welfare of its residents by signing into law S.1 – the extreme and dangerous 6-week abortion ban. In the middle of a raging pandemic that is causing unprecedented loss of life and livelihood, it is appalling that
COVID-19, Economic Opportunity, Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News, Policy Updates
Dec 11, 2020
WREN’s policy agenda framework is rooted in the principles of fairness, equity, and inclusiveness, so that all women, girls, and gender expansive** people —of every race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression – can prosper and thrive. It reflects the importance of policy that serves
Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, News
by Ali Titus, ACLU Policy and Communications Director on Mar 5, 2020
Criminal Justice and Reproductive Health Advocates Join Forces in Support of Passage FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2020 By a unanimous vote of 42-0, South Carolina Senators advanced legislation yesterday that seeks to limit the types of restraints used on pregnant people who are incarcerated and virtually abolish the practice of shackling people during labor, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. The legislation will return to the
Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, Policy Updates
by Ashley Lidow on Apr 12, 2019
South Carolina runs on 2 year legislative cycles and we are quickly approaching the end of the first legislative year. Many bills have yet to be heard and will have to wait to be discussed in January 2020 but we have had some great progress on bills that would support pregnant and breastfeeding women. You
Freedom from Violence, Special Events
by Nyomi Guzman on Nov 15, 2018
This Tuesday, November 20th, WREN will be observing Transgender Day of Remembrance. Gwendolyn Ann Smith founded Transgender Day of Remembrance in 1999, as a way to remember trans people whose lives were taken as a result of anti-trans violence in the last year around the world. Trans Day of Remembrance is recognized through a memorial.
Advocate Stories, Freedom from Violence
by Nancy Jones on Oct 16, 2018
Ashley Thomas is the founder of an organization called The Hive Community Circle, a non-profit, faith-based organization that provides advocacy, support, and prevention and education services centered around sexual assault and intimate partner violence. The Hive works with the underserved populations of women and girls in and around Columbia, SC, mostly African American females, fulfilling
Freedom from Violence, Leadership and Civic Engagement
by Ann Warner on Jun 20, 2018
Recently it was revealed that Rep. Jerry Govan (D-Orangeburg) was quietly cleared of a harassment allegation after a staffer complained of unwanted physical contact. Govan was one of three state House members accused of sexual misconduct in the past five years. In the midst of the #MeToo movement, new data from Stop Street Harassment shows
Economic Opportunity, Freedom from Violence, Health and Education
by Sarah Nichols on May 29, 2018
In the American South, HIV and AIDS are high-up on the list of things not to discuss. Yet, the South had the highest HIV diagnosis rate and the highest AIDS diagnosis rate in the US in 2011. While common public perception might make it seem like HIV and AIDS are diminishing issues, this is far
Advocate Stories, Economic Opportunity, Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, Policy Updates
by Megan Plassmeyer on Feb 7, 2018
We get it, the Statehouse website probably hasn’t made your list of most frequent stops. Read below to see how you can better utilize this free resource, and become a #superadvocate this legislative session. You can also click here to access our Advocacy 101 Toolkit. Watch Live Video While the Statehouse website can’t stream movies
Economic Opportunity, Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, Special Events
by Dr. Eme Crawford on Dec 18, 2017
The second year of the 122nd Legislative Session starts on January 9th. Join WREN at our Legislative Session Kick-Offs as we gear up for another year of action alerts and advocacy. We realize your time is important, so let’s make sure you know what’s on the horizon and how you can most effectively stand to empower women