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Women NC collaborates with several like minded organizations to be more effective and to reduce the redundancy of work.

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Breast cancer is the leading cause of death of wom

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death of women between the ages of thirty-five and forty-five. Women of color and lesbians are particularly vulnerable populations. Forget saving the "ta-tas", save the women!
#breastcancerawareness

👦 👧 👶 Children start learning gender expe

👦 👧 👶 Children start learning gender expectations as soon as their parents and other adults know if the baby will be a boy or a girl. These gender roles often lead to an unequal access to resources and decision-making power that harms women’s health. One way to make sure girls and boys will be equally valued is to raise children with the same expectations, rights, and responsibilities.
#equality #equalitymatters #equalmeansequal #eliminatestereotypes

🔊 Boundaries are essential to healthy relations

🔊 Boundaries are essential to healthy relationships and, really, a healthy life. Setting boundaries can ensure that relationships can be mutually respectful, appropriate, and caring!
#Respect #Boundaries 💜

#demandequalpay #genderpaygap

#demandequalpay #genderpaygap

TODAY - Join WomenNC, North Carolina Coalition Aga

TODAY - Join WomenNC, North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault, NC Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and NC Council For Women and Youth Involvement as we discuss sex trafficking in the state of North Carolina! #SAAM2021

Speakers:

Courtney Dunkerton (she/her/hers)
Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist for North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Kiricka Yarbough Smith (she/her)
Director of Human Trafficking Programs for NC Council for Women and Youth Involvement

Nancy E. Hagan (she/her/hers)
Coordinator of Training and Technical Assistance at North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission for North Carolina Judicial Branch

Latiana Appleberry (she/her/hers)
Consultant for North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault
NCCAHT's Survivor Network

Here are some things every woman should know! 💡

Here are some things every woman should know! 💡 Just to name a few... Can you think of anymore to add?
#feminism #FeministFuture #Feminist #toolkit #awareness #equality

#SCOTUS is trying to make it harder for patients t

#SCOTUS is trying to make it harder for patients to get access to birth control. Reversing the mandate on access to birth control from insurers is harmful to women, especially people from marginalized communities who already experience far more barriers to #reproductivehealthcare.
#handsoffmybc #birthcontrol #reproductiverights #birthcontrolisahumanright #womensrights

Science has also found that: Women who are victims

Science has also found that: Women who are victims of domestic violence are at increased risk of substance use. Women may be more likely to go to the emergency room or die from overdose or other effects of certain substances. Women who use certain substances may be more likely to have panic attacks, anxiety, or depression.
#DAREDay #StressAwareness #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SAAM #DV #substanceabuse

Here are some tips on how to decrease your carbon

Here are some tips on how to decrease your carbon footprint and make the Earth more sustainable on #NationalPlantAppreciationDay and EVERYDAY! 🌱 🌿 🍃

#GOGREEN #biketowork #eatgreens #earthday

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