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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),
by WREN Staff on Apr 7, 2021
The text below appeared in the April 2021 newsletter. To receive this in your inbox, join the network. Legislative Crossover Bills in the House and Senate face a crossover deadline of April 10. This means they must pass 3rd reading in their original body to be considered by the other body this legislative year; otherwise,
Economic Opportunity, Health and Education, News
by Chloe Holowczenko, WREN Policy and Programs Assistant on Mar 23, 2021
When creating policies designed to address pandemic relief, women, especially women of color, need to be prioritized. Women are disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and women of color have been hit the hardest. More than 2.3 million women have dropped out of the labor force since February 2020. If women continue to remain out of the
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
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,
by WREN Staff on Mar 8, 2021
What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day or IWD is an annual celebration during Women’s History Month to: celebrate women’s achievements raise awareness about women’s equality lobby for accelerated gender parity fundraise for women’s organizations How can I celebrate? Support a woman-owned business Donate to an organization that supports women Learn more about the
by WREN Staff on Mar 7, 2021
Maura Schray is a service-learning student from the University of South Carolina. She will join the WREN team and assist our Network Engagement Manager in the Spring 2021 semester. Learn more about the newest addition to our team below: 1. Where are you from? I am from Nazareth Pennsylvania, which is on the eastern edge
by SC United for Justice and Equality on Mar 3, 2021
Today, during the South Carolina Special Laws subcommittee hearing on H3477, a bill that would prohibit transgender youth in middle and high school from participating in student athletics, powerful testimony was heard from supporters of transgender equality from all walks of life. Parents, medical providers, advocates, and transgender students directly impacted spoke virtually against the
Health and Education, News, Partner
Feb 19, 2021
Proposed legislation would jeopardize the mental, social, and physical health of transgender youth in South Carolina and open state to lawsuits. Columbia, SC- Today the South Carolina legislature announced that a hearing will be held next week on H3477, legislation that would prohibit transgender youth in middle and high school from participating in student athletics.
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.