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by WREN Staff on Jul 28, 2021
Position Overview The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) is a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that is building a movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of women, girls, gender expansive people, and their families in South Carolina. This will be a part-time (20-25 hours per week), non-exempt position reporting to the Chief
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
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
Advocate Stories, Freedom from Violence, News
May 14, 2021
The following statement is from the ACLU of South Carolina, CAJM, Charleston Activist Network, Charleston Immigrant Coalition, Charleston BLM, Black Liberation Fund, Lowcountry Action Committee, SC4CJ, and WREN regarding the release of video of the death of Jamal Sutherland at the Al Cannon Detention Center: Jamal Sutherland should still be alive today. The killing of
Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, News, Policy Updates
by WREN Staff on May 13, 2021
In a recent vote, the Columbia City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that would ban conversion therapy within city limits. The ordinance now moves on to a second reading scheduled for May 18, 2021. Before the vote, we ask that you send the City Council members a message in support of the LGBTQ+ community and
by WREN Staff on May 7, 2021
Sine Die is the day that the South Carolina General Assembly will officially end the legislative session. This year Sine Die will occur at 5 pm on May 13th. Before they adjourn for the year, the legislators will pass a sine die resolution that outlines the things they can take up between May – January. Any bill/ issue not included in
Advocate Stories, Freedom from Violence, News
by Ann Warner on Apr 16, 2021
This week began with news of yet another murder of an unarmed Black man, Daunte Wright, by police in Minneapolis, followed by protests in his community and the heartbreaking appearance of his anguished mother and family on national television. We are now learning about the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old child, Adam Toledo, by police
Freedom from Violence, Health and Education, News
by WREN Staff on Apr 16, 2021
An increase in sexual and intimate partner violence reveals a systemic issue in reporting violence and the accessibility of care for transgender people and survivors with disabilities. COLUMBIA, SC– South Carolina consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous states for women. A new report from Able SC, SCCADVASA (the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News, Policy Updates
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
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
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),
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.