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Statehouse Recap | Feb. 7 to 9

by WREN STAFF on Feb 14, 2023

Last week at the South Carolina Statehouse, our anti-freedom legislatives were able to pass bills that threaten our bodily autonomy and censor how students learn about race and gender. While these harmful attacks on our bodies and our students were happening, we were also able to advocate for Paid Leave for Teachers. A lot happened

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WREN welcomes three member to the team!

by WREN on Feb 8, 2023

WREN is always excited to have new voices and perspectives join the team. Since 2016, WREN has worked with our partners to create an inclusive movement that amplifies voices and advances justice for all. We are delighted to welcome two new members to our staff and one new board member. Meet our new team members Lindsey

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STATEMENT FROM ANN WARNER, CEO OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS & EMPOWERMENT NETWORK ON THE HOUSE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE ADVANCING H. 3774 

by WREN on Feb 8, 2023

February 7, 2023 (PRESS STATEMENT) Columbia, SC – The South Carolina House Judicial Committee voted today 16-7 to advance H. 3774, a near-total abortion ban. In response to today’s committee vote, WREN has released the following statement:     Ann Warner, CEO of Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN)  Today’s vote of the South Carolina House

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STATEMENT FROM ANN WARNER, CEO OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK ON JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING FOR H. 3774

by Ann Warner on Jan 25, 2023

STATEMENT FROM ANN WARNER, CEO OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK ON JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING FOR H. 3774  January 25, 2023 (PRESS STATEMENT) Columbia, SC – Ahead of tomorrow’s House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee hearing on H. 3774, WREN has released the following statement.   Ann Warner, CEO of Women’s Rights Empowerment Network (WREN)  Tomorrow, a Judiciary Subcommittee

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Three WAYS you can support bodily autonomy NOW

by WREN STAFF on Jan 18, 2023

Three WAYS you can support bodily autonomy NOW Each year, the Women’s Right and Empowerment Network (WREN) works in community with others to advocate for the freedom to make decisions for ourselves and our bodies. WREN believes EVERYONE should have the right to decide what they want for themselves and their bodies.  This freedom is

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STATEMENT FROM ANN WARNER, CEO OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT DECSION  

by WREN on Jan 5, 2023

STATEMENT FROM ANN WARNER, CEO OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT DECSION   January 5, 2023 (PRESS STATEMENT) Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled today that the 6-week abortion ban passed by the state legislature in 2021 is an invasion of privacy, which goes against the state’s constitution.  

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WREN’s 2022 Impact Report

by WREN Staff on Dec 20, 2022

Click the image below to read WREN’s 2022 Impact Report! As 2022 comes to a close, the word that most comes to mind as we reflect on all of you in our network is proud. During a year of unprecedented and relentless attacks on our fundamental rights, the WREN network has shown our strength, determination,

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Update: South Carolina’s Anti-Abortion bill H.5399 ends

by WREN Staff on Nov 10, 2022

Yesterday, South Carolina representatives decided to PAUSE discussing abortion until next year’s legislative session. This decision happened after months of protesting and advocating against banning abortion in SC. What does this mean? The debates on anti-abortion bill H.5399 have ended but discussions on banning abortion have not! We will still advocate for access to abortion