Our 2017 Fellows Zoe Willingham, Lauren Frey, and Cristy Villalobos
presented their research at the 61st UN CSW Conference: download the flyer!
Announcing our WomenNC 2016-17 CSW Student Fellows!
From L-R - Cristy Villalobos (Meredith), Cinthia Pecina (UNC-CH), Durham Mayor Pro Tempore Cora Cole McFadden, Lauren Frey (NCSU), Zoe Willingham (Duke), Beth Dehghan (WomenNC Founder/President)
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!
Cities for CEDAW Petition!
Support Cities for CEDAW by signing our petition and join the NC Cities for CEDAW Facebook group to remain updated on Cities for CEDAW activity.
A local North Carolina 501c(3) non-profit.
2017 Gender Analysis Reports
Lauren Frey, NC State University - Dating and Sexual Violence Youth Prevention Education in Durham, North Carolina
Cristy Villalobos, Meredith College - Reproductive Rights of Girls and Women Who Are Incarcerated
Zoe Willingham, Duke University - The Gender Wage Gap in Durham County
Mission 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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