WREN is outraged that the South Carolina Senate voted to pass the dangerous and discriminatory House Bill 4624, cruelly banning medically necessary healthcare for transgender people. This unconscionable law directly attacks the fundamental rights, well-being, and human dignity of our transgender neighbors, friends, and family members. Rather than prioritizing the real issues facing South Carolinians — like child poverty, rampant gun violence, and families struggling to make ends meet – our lawmakers shamefully chose to promote hate, fear, and discrimination under the guise of “protecting kids ..read more

Victory in the Fight to End Period Poverty  WREN applauds the South Carolina Senate for unanimously passing a bill to remove the sales tax on menstrual products such as pads, tampons, and menstrual cups. We hope the Governor will sign the bill into law. By removing the regressive “tampon tax,” South Carolina has taken a major step towards ending period poverty and ensuring menstrual equity for all.  This is a hard-won triumph for the advocates and organizations who have been tirelessly raising awareness about the financial barriers that prevent too many people from accessing these es ..read more

In 1986, Congress passed the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) to ensure hospitals provide emergency care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. However, since the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision struck down the constitutional right to abortion, some states have passed severe bans that prevent doctors from performing abortions — even when it’s a matter of life or death for the pregnant person. The Core Issue: Whose Rights Come First? Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could determine whether these state abortion bans can override the federal ..read more

Job Posting  Position: Director of Finance                                                                 Reports to: Chief Operating Officer   About the Position:   The Director of Finance is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial asp ..read more

Job Posting  Position: Operations Coordinator                                                                 Reports to: Chief Operating Officer   About the Position:   The Operations Coordinator is an integral member of the operations team, providing essenti ..read more

Job Posting Position: Grants Manager                                                                      Reports to: Chief Development Officer About the Position: The Grants Manager will directly oversee researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant ..read more

Job Posting Position: Digital Fundraising Manager                                                                 Reports to: Chief Development Officer About the Position: The WREN team is excited to hire a dynamic Digital Fundraising Manager to lead and manage digital fundraising and ..read more

Whether you realize it or not, someone you know or love has had an abortion. Abortion is healthcare and a normal part of our reproductive journeys. Approximately 25 percent of people capable of pregnancy in the United States (that’s 1 in 4) will have an abortion by age 45. For many people, accessing safe abortion is key to bodily autonomy. Abortions are normal. On March 28, we join activists worldwide in launching the Global Day of Action to Destigmatize Abortions. Stigma refers to the negative beliefs, disapproving and judgmental labels, and discrimination against abortion care and everyone ..read more

South Carolina has a fascinating history and culture, enriched with inspiring stories of brave individuals who raised their voices to uphold justice, equality, and human rights.    As we celebrate Women’s History Month, WREN would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the women who displayed incredible strength and courage while dedicating their lives to freedom. We acknowledge the challenges they encountered and stand in solidarity with them.    Today, we highlight four noteworthy individuals from South Carolina whose legacies continue to inspire and empower us ..read more

 The Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN) is committed to creating positive change thoughtfully and intentionally. We have partnered with communities most affected by the issues we address to advocate for change. WREN understands that achieving systemic change requires the involvement of those most affected. Therefore, we prioritize inclusion in our advocacy efforts. Our ultimate goal is to create a future where everyone can have equal opportunities.    In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to take a moment to reaffirm our commitment to advancing the rights ..read more