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by WREN Staff on Aug 28, 2021
The women’s history project honored notable women like Malissa Burnette, Esq and Dr. Bambi Gaddist in their class of 2021 honorees. Columbia, S.C. — On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Historic Columbia and The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted an event to celebrate She Did Day and announced new honorees for the City of Women project. The
by WREN Staff on Aug 20, 2021
Columbia, SC– Today, the Department of Health and Environmental Control made it clear that we are in a public health crisis, and that the best way to keep our kids healthy and safe is to ensure that they are wearing masks inside of schools. Despite this clear and compelling evidence, the Governor continues to stand
COVID-19, Economic Opportunity, Health and Education, News
by WREN Staff on Aug 9, 2021
Columbia, SC- Today, Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference on COVID-19 and school reopening. Despite overwhelming evidence that masks are the most effective tool we have to curtail the surge in Covid infections among children, the Governor has refused to take decisive action. Unfortunately, his wishful thinking about “personal responsibility” will hurt children and
by WREN Staff on Jul 28, 2021
This position is closed. 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
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
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.