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New legislation to battle international violence against women recently found its way to Capitol Hill – the Violence Against Women Act. It’s an unprecedented effort to address atrocities against women and girls through all relevant US foreign policy efforts.
We can’t imagine anyone thinking this legislation isn’t the right thing to do. But, would everyone agree that this legislation could actually spur international economic growth and prosperity? Or, is this just a woman’s issue?
Certainly, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
We are excited that Sapphire, the author of Push (the novel that inspired the Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated movie Precious) will be providing a keynote session at the NC Governor’s Conference for Women. We are thrilled to hear her thoughts behind the story.
Precious is a disturbing, yet compelling narrative of a young, inner city girl seemingly sentenced to a life of poverty, abuse and despair. While it is about an African-American in Harlem, it could have been ab
Conversation was at the root of electing the first-ever female head of state on the continent of Africa. The country was Liberia and their newly elected President - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – spoke at the inaugural NC Conference for Women in 2006.
During her remarks, she recalled that it was the often poor and sometimes marginalized market women who elected her. Fed up with the country’s current conditions and ready for change, Sirleaf’s election started with these women speaking with each other, exchanging views, and sharing information. Simple conversation turned int
All of us at the North Carolina Governor's Conference for Women are thankful for so much.
For our families.
For our friends.
For our health.
For our partners.
Our list can go on, but we'd like to hear from you. Join our conversation and let us know what you are thankful for.
All of us at the North Carolina Governor's Conference for Women are thankful for so much.
For our families.
For our friends.
For our health.
For our partners.
Our list can go on, but we'd like to hear from you. Join our conversation and let us know what you are thankful for.
Welcome to the new online presence of the North Carolina Governor's Conference for Women! This site is under active development. We are adding many new features to this year's conference site such as a blog, videos, photo galleries, polls and more. Please check back often and feel free to give us your feedback as we continue to expand our efforts to create an enriching experience for the women of North Carolina.
Welcome to the new online presence of the North Carolina Governor's Conference for Women! This site is under active development. We are adding many new features to this year's conference site such as a blog, videos, photo galleries, polls and more. Please check back often and feel free to give us your feedback as we continue to expand our efforts to create an enriching experience for the women of North Carolina.
Overturning poverty and extremism is an age-old challenge that communities and nations across the world battle every day. North Carolina is no different. Thousands of programs, policies and initiatives designed to address the root causes of these issues have certainly made a difference. But, I was quite intrigued by a recent New York Times Magazine article that professed there is growing recognition that one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of social challenges is to focus more on women and girls. Aptly quoted from that article, “The world is awakening to a powerful trut