Category: Leadership and Civic Engagement

Leadership and Civic Engagement, News

Our Rights Are On The Ballot- Make a Voting Plan

by WREN Staff on Oct 25, 2022

The State Election Commission is reminding voters that they don’t need to wait until November to vote in the upcoming Statewide General Election. Early Voting Period Starts on Monday October 24, 2022 Any voter can visit an early voting center in their county during the early voting period and vote in person like they would

Gender Justice, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News

Congratulations JUSTICE Ketanji Brown Jackson

by WREN Staff on Apr 7, 2022

South Carolina Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network Congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Nomination to Supreme Court   COLUMBIA, SC – Ann Warner, WREN CEO released the following statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination:   “Today marks a historic moment not just for our nation, but for gender justice.  Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the

Gender Justice, Leadership and Civic Engagement

Apply for the Gender Justice Advocacy Fellowship!

by Kayla Bacote on Sep 14, 2021

The South Carolina Gender Justice Advocacy Fellowship is a 6-month-long learning experience hosted by WREN. A first-of-its kind program in our state, the fellowship’s first cohort of advocates will begin meeting monthly in January 2021.  The Fellowship will provide a space for participants to reimagine advocacy in a way which reflects a broader representation of

Leadership and Civic Engagement

Share Your Thoughts: June 30th Hearing on Voter Registration Rolls

by WREN Staff/Lynn Teague, VP for Issues and Action, League of Women Voters of SC on Jun 25, 2021

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM the Ad Hoc Committee on the State Election Commission will hear public input on the State Election Commission’s process for maintaining the accuracy of voter rolls. The current State Election Commission (SEC) processes reflect best practices in maintaining the voter registration rolls and multiple investigations have produced

Leadership and Civic Engagement, News

Do you want to teach Advocacy 101?

by WREN Staff on Jun 3, 2021

WREN provides Advocacy 101 training to build the strength and knowledge of our network.  This training includes information about the legislative process and how individuals can get involved with advocacy at the state house. Check out our latest training below and contact us at info@scwren.org to schedule a training session! If you enjoyed the Advocacy

Leadership and Civic Engagement, News, Policy Updates

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

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

Leadership and Civic Engagement, News

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,