April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We invite you to join us in the first of our two critical conversations about the pandemic's impact on sexual assault rates, the availability of resources in the state, and prevention strategies. WomenNC has partnered with the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA) for this "Lunch & Learn" on Facebook live THIS Thursday (4/8) at 12 pm EST. Guest speakers include: Leah Poole, Rural Sexual Assault Specialist from NCCASA, …
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The Inaugural Black Maternal Health Forum – April 10, 2021
Presented by Equity Before Birth, MAAME, Inc. (Mobilizing African American Mothers through Empowerment), Durham Mayor's Council for Women, and Durham County's Women Commission. Virtual Forum | Saturday, April 10 at 1 pm This program will feature a keynote speaker, an engaging panel featuring Black women and their lived experiences, and words from community members who have committed their lives and careers to this important work. Register Now Love Black Women. Protect Black Women. …
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Valiant Women: Leadership Lessons From The Bull City – March 31, 2021
NC Department of Administration's Council for Women & Youth Involvement's panel - Valiant Women: Leadership Lessons From The Bull City YouTube Livestream | Wednesday, March 31 at 12 pm | Register Now! Join the NC DOA's Council for Women & Youth Involvement for a panel discussion to celebrate Women's History Month. Women leaders from Durham will share success stories from the Bull City and ways to implement their learnings in your community. You will leave with resources and an …
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WomenNC’s Kendra Scott Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, March 27th at 1-3 pm in-store and 12 am - 11:59 pm online. Support Women and Girls in NC: Shop! WomenNC is partnering with Kendra Scott of Durham for a spring fundraiser and Kendra Scott is donating a portion of the sales to WomenNC. Consider supporting TWO women-owned companies by gifting beautiful jewelry to friends, family, or yourself this season. Kendra Scott is a leading fashion accessories brand sold at premiere retailers that boasts a thriving web business and has …
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Join Our Scholars at the UN on March 16, 2021
We are so excited to let you know that WomenNC scholars have been invited to present their work and reflect on their feminist leadership journey at the UN's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). We want you to attend our virtual event, "Building Feminist Leaders," that is a part of the NGO Forum. It will take place virtually on Tuesday, March 16 at 10 am. You can join us either through Facebook Live (easy!) OR by Registering and then viewing the session on the …
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Grateful for All You Do: Board Member Spotlight!
Last summer, FaLon Thomas joined the WomenNC Board. As a software engineer and the Founder and CEO of Onyx Ocean Technologies in Greensboro, NC, FaLon brings to the Board her insights about the challenges a male-dominated technology industry can mean for women. She recognizes the need for more women to take their places in this tech realm just as she has. FaLon's range of experiences includes starting her own company to helping businesses create and digitally market themselves, to mentoring and …
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