Ava Smith is a women’s rights advocate and WomenNC’s Social Media Manager. "I stand for equality and raising voices that have been silenced." Ava started her work with WomenNC as a social media intern last fall. She was inspired by WomenNC’s commitment to gender equality and dedication to women’s empowerment. In her role, Ava monitors the news and reads scholarly articles for developments and current insights on gender issues at a local, national, and global scale. She then creates and …
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Three important and generous grants awarded to WomenNC!
We are pleased to announce that WomenNC has recently received 3 important and generous grants that will move us forward with renewed resources to support our next cohort of scholars to improve the lives of women and girls in North Carolina. WomenNC has received generous general operating support funding from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation for “state-level systematic change.” WomenNC will use the funds to hire an Outreach Coordinator who will build the advocacy component of our Leadership …
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Critical Conversations Part II: Sex Trafficking in North Carolina
Thursday, April 22 at 12pm Please join us on Facebook LIVE for Part II of our Critical Conversations during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) on sex trafficking in the state. Together with NCCASA, WomenNC hosts panelists from The NC Human Trafficking Commission, The NC Council for Women and Youth Involvement, and The NC Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Panelists: Courtney Dunkerton (she/her), Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist for North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual …
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Notable North Carolina Women: Charnessa Ridley
Charnessa Ridley is the Associate Director of the Campus Violence Response Center at UNCG. The CVRC provides confidential advocacy therapy services to any member of the UNCG community who experiences violence. She is deeply committed to gender-based violence prevention and supporting those who experience harm. Charnessa also serves as the President of North Carolina Women United, a coalition of progressive state and local organizations working to achieve the full political, social, and …
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Critical Conversations Part I: Sexual Assault Awareness and Resources in the Pandemic
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, …
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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