Celebrating Women’s Equality

Representatives of the Junior League of Columbia helped to celebrate the 91st anniversary of Women's Equality Day and ratification of the 19th amendment by participating in a special press conference at the South Carolina State House on September 7 hosted by the Southeastern Institute of Women and Politics along with many other prestigious women's organizations from across the state such as the League of Women Voters, the Alliance for Women, South Carolina Women Lawyers, the Center for Women, Coalition of South Carolina Healthy Families, Columbia Business & Professional Women etc.

At this event, the 2012 South Carolina Women's Agenda was presented focusing on four key items: a safe and healthy environment, educational opportunities for 21st century jobs, economic autonomy and political participation.

One of our Junior League of Columbia members, Ginny Waller, Executive Director of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands spoke about freedom from violence against women.

“State leaders like attorneys general Henry McMaster and Alan Wilson have recognized that sexual and domestic violence is not just a woman's issue, it is a community issue,” said Waller. “With focus from these and other forward thinking leaders, as well as electing more women in public office, S.C. can ultimately end violence against women.”

Please visit:http://www.wltx.com/news/article/150527/2/Does-SC-Need-More-Women-In-Politics to watch a video recapping the events and check out more about JLC's Public Affairs Team at: http://www.jlcolumbia.org/?nd=publicaffairs.

Post submission by: Emily Brady