Durham County Becomes the First CEDAW County in the South!!!
The Durham County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution endorsing the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) unanimously on September 11, 2017 in their general meeting. Download the Press Release
WomenNC proudly announces its 2017-18 CSW Fellows!
Special thanks to their highly talented on-campus academic supervisors for supporting their research and our joint goals.
Our 2017 Fellows Zoe Willingham, Lauren Frey, and Cristy Villalobos
presented their research at the 61st UN CSW Conference: download the flyer!
Cities for CEDAW is a nationwide, grassroots effort to encourage local governments to become more gender equitable.
CEDAW ordinances require cities to evaluate their programs and budgets and ensure they affect men and women equitably.
WomenNC Leadership Video
Check out the video highlighting the leadership and advocacy work of our organization!
A local North Carolina 501c(3) non-profit.
2017-18 CSW Fellowship
New for this year! This year our CSW Fellows will be selected by our local partner colleges and universities. WomenNC is not accepting applications directly. Please keep tuned in for an announcement soon of our 2017-18 CSW Fellows.
read moreMission and Programs
Despite the fact that women make up 54 percent of the population in North Carolina, women in this state experience widespread disparities and discrimination. WomenNC combats discrimination and advances gender equity through two uniquely integrated programs: the Commission on the Status of Women Fellowship and the Cities for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) initiative.
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