WomenNC received nineteen highly qualified applicants from 5 of 16 solicited central North Carolina universities and colleges. After carefully considering their academic and service background, creative essays, references, and motivation to intently research and participate at the annual United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), WomenNC CSW Committee interviewed eight competitive candidates. Only fiscal constraints limited our selection to five well-deserved recipients. We are proud to welcome:
- Marzia Nawrozi, a senior at Meredith College, is majoring in International Studies, minoring in Political Science.
- Research Topic: Violence Against Immigrant and Refugee Women in NC
- As a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, Brian Min is majoring in Psychology and Women’s & Gender Studies.
- Research Topic: The Benefit of Men’s Engagement in Violence Prevention against Women & Girls
- Yolanda Fair is a third year law student at UNC-Chapel Hill, with an undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Boston, MA.
- Research Topic: Human Trafficking Policy and Legislation
- Elisabeth Wise is our first CSW fellow from UNC-Greensboro, and a senior, majoring in Sociology.
- Research Topic: Rape Culture in Society and the Media
- Molly Williams, a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill, is studying Public Policy and Sociology.
- Research Topic: Domestic Violence and Injustices in the Legal System
More details to follow as our 2013 Fellows begin their research, collaborate with “best practice” local agencies, and develop tactical recommendations.
