Support Services' Women's Commission, is seeking to increase the
collective voice of women and women's rights advocates in the North
Carolina legislature. On Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Women's Agenda Assembly will be held to discuss
recommendations for changing public policies to better meet the needs
of women and their communities. The assembly begins at 5:30 p.m.
Community Support Services' Women's Commission is a local partner
along with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Women's Summit, UNCC Women's &
Gender Studies Program the Women's Advisory Board and North Carolina
Council for Women.
The Women's Agenda Assembly (WAA) is an organized meeting of women
around the state of North Carolina that takes place in multiple
counties every other year.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
600 East Fourth St., Room 267 (map)
Parking is available in the Davidson Street parking deck between Third
and Fourth streets).
Cost: $12 (Dinner is provided)
Invitations are being extended to women from a wide range of social,
ethnic, economic, and public interest groups. This assembly is one of
many that will be held across the state as part of NC Women United's
Women's Agenda Program. NC Women United is a consensus-based
coalition of organizations and individuals committed to achieving full
equality for and empowerment of women.
During the Assembly, participants will hear from local experts
regarding the current status of women, girls and families in the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg region and attendees will have the opportunity
to share their knowledge and experience of the issues. Round table
discussion will take place, and participants will prioritize the issues.
A report outlining and prioritizing the issues will be compiled and
used to advocate with the General Assembly – the North Carolina Senate
and House. Regular follow up report cards are then done to measure the
success of the Women's Agenda Assembly. In addition, the report will
be used to measure change in legislative policies affecting women in
our community.
Go to 2010 Women's Agenda Assembly to register today. The deadline to
register is Wednesday, Nov. 10.
