Mission

NC Women United is a consensus-based coalition of organizations and individuals committed to achieving full equality and empowerment of women. Our primary purpose is to facilitate the coordination of organizational action on issues that affect women.

Vision

NC Women United will maximize the power base of women in North Carolina.

Goals of the Coalition

• Equal rights under the law;
• Reproductive freedom for all women;
• Protection of the rights of victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault;
• Full civil rights for all.

• Increased availability of affordable child and elder care;
• Family medical leave;
• Pay equity and the end of wage discrimination based on gender and race;
• Accessible training and educational programs;
• Affordable housing.

• Gender balance on all statutorily created boards, commissions, and committees of the state of North Carolina;
• Health care reform that ensures access to affordable, quality health care for all.

1. How do you feel about the tentative Mission Statement? In answering this please consider whether we should be an activist organization or serve more as an informational clearinghouse.

 

 

 

 

2. If we are an activist organization, what activities are we willing to commit to in order to reach our goals?

 

 

 

 

3. Should we require that all member organizations to fully support our mission, vision and goals as stated? How should we handle dissent on specific issues?

 

 

 

 

4. As a member of NC Women United, what would you expect to receive from the group?

 

 

 

 

5. What do you think that NC Women United should expect from you as a member organization?

 

 

 

 

6. How should NC Women United activities be funded? Should there be a membership fee? If so, how should the fee structure be determined?

 

 

 

 

7. What kind of a formal structure – if any – should NC Women United have?