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by Melissa Moore on Jun 17, 2022
I’m honored and humbled to announce my new position as Director of Organizing, a role that draws on my 15+ years of experience advancing gender justice in South Carolina. This is a brand new position at WREN that solidifies a commitment to growing our grassroots power! I started my career in 2005 as Executive Assistant
Economic Opportunity, Gender Justice, Health and Education, News, Policy Updates
by Ann Warner on May 3, 2022
WREN is outraged by the alleged draft majority opinion from the United States Supreme Court on the Mississippi abortion case that was leaked in the news on May 2nd. We condemn any decision by the Supreme Court that would threaten the rights to abortion care that have been the law of the land for 50 years.
Gender Justice, Health and Education, News
by WREN Staff on Apr 27, 2022
SOUTH CAROLINA– Today, anti-abortion politicians in the House voted to pass a new medication abortion misinformation bill (H. 4568). In response, Ann Warner, CEO of the South Carolina Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) has released the following statement: “This bill is the latest in anti-abortion politicians’ attack on our freedoms and health. If it
by WREN Staff on Apr 27, 2022
Communications Specialist 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. WREN engages and influences diverse audiences – from our 40,000+ member database, hundreds of non-profit
Advocate Stories, Gender Justice, Health and Education, News
by Advocacy Team on Apr 21, 2022
Take Action TODAY Against Anti-Trans Bills The SC House recently passed H.4608, a bill that would prohibit transgender students from participating in student sports. To categorically deny transgender students the freedom to play alongside their peers is completely at odds with lawmakers’ duties to care for and protect our youth. Click the following link to
by SC United for Justice and Equality on Apr 15, 2022
Organizers successfully held off many extreme bills from advancing by last week’s crossover deadline; now, all attention turns to H.4776 and H.4608 COLUMBIA, SC – Last week marked the crossover deadline for South Carolina’s legislature – the date by which legislation must be approved by one legislative chamber in order to be considered for the
Economic Opportunity, Gender Justice, News, Policy Updates
by WREN Staff on Apr 13, 2022
Last week marked an important moment in the 2021-2022 legislative session. Legislative crossover is the point at which bills need to move from their original body (the House or Senate) and move to the next body to become law before the end of the legislative session in May. Catch up with WREN as we discuss
Gender Justice, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
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
by WREN Staff on Mar 16, 2022
Our nest is growing! Welcome, Katie Parris, WREN’s new Policy and Programs Assistant. Where are you from? I am a lifelong resident of Spartanburg, SC. For the longest time, I wanted nothing more than to leave Spartanburg, but ended up falling in love with Wofford College where I completed my Bachelor’s degree. When it came
Be The Voice, Gender Justice, News
by WREN Staff on Mar 11, 2022
Media coverage of reproductive health care that is accurate and comprehensive can help reduce misinformation surrounding abortion care. The following resource, compiled by the South Carolina Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, offers medically accurate, easy-to-understand guidance for reporting on abortion in South Carolina. Background: Abortion Access in South Carolina in 2022 Amid nationwide threats to
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