The WiPS Mission
To foster a safe learning, research, and leadership community which will leverage intersectional power spaces to advance gender equity and social justice at the local, state, and national levels.
The members of WiPS recognize that women’s rights are interdependent and intersectional. Too often female power players are only working for advancement in their own sector, and progress is delayed by the needless doubling of efforts. To influence national and global affairs there should be cohesiveness and intersectionality in our strategy across power sectors: politics, education, healthcare, finance, law, and technology.
UN Women Deputy Executive Director Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda had this to say about the intersectionality of women’s rights efforts: “…if I have the right to education, it means I have ability for political participation. If I am in decision-making, I can influence the economy. When we invest in ending violence against women, we may see results in women’s stronger economic participation.”
Our Goals
Community
To develop and connect a statewide WiPS member community with the purpose of promoting and advocating for gender equity education, legislation, and investments.
Research
Provide purposeful research and transformative education that facilitates the implementation of evidence-based approaches to advancing gender equity.
Strategy
Create a “Plan for Action which will act as a strategic blueprint to align women’s power spaces for further empowerment.
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