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Empowering the next generation to advance gender equality in North Carolina.

WomenNC is a statewide nonprofit advancing gender equity by empowering young people to lead through research, advocacy, and civic engagement. Through our programs, we have trained more than 275 students and young professionals ages 16–29 to become informed leaders and agents of change at the local, state, and global levels. Our work has also reached over 300,000 change agents—including legislators, policymakers, and community leaders—amplifying youth-informed perspectives where decisions are made.

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WHO WE ARE

At WomenNC, we invest in the next generation of leaders. Through partnerships with universities, community colleges, high schools, and local NGOs, we equip youth with the skills to lead through research, advocacy, and civic engagement. Our programs train students to address issues of gender equity, connect with policymakers and community leaders, and bring local solutions to the global stage. By centering youth voices, we build a pipeline of changemakers who are prepared to shape more equitable communities in North Carolina and beyond.

Our Work

Learn about WomenNC’s initiatives and the programs that power them.

Our Scholars

Our Scholars, ages 16–29, represent the next generation of advocates for gender equity.

Our Community

We’ve trained more than 275 youth leaders and explored over 75 issues of gender equity—but we won’t stop there.

OUR IMPACT

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Students trained in leadership, advocacy, and research.
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Gender equity issues explored through original student research.
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Of alumni remain active in research, nonprofit, government, or policy roles

Recent
Projects

Beyond Title VII:
Benchmarking Gender-Based Workplace Protections

Beyond the Ballot: An Insight into Female Political Participation

CEDAW in Greensboro

Youth Ambassadors of Service

Youth Leaders for Change

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