INTRODUCTION: ECONOMIC SECURITY SUMMIT POLICY BRIEFS
In keeping with a long-standing commitment to advancing women’s economic well-being, the Council has launched several initiatives aimed at strengthening the economic security of women of all ages, particularly women of color, and their dependents. In close collaboration with researchers, advocates, policymakers, and funders, these initiatives seek to identify solutions to move women and children from poverty to greater economic resiliency and autonomy.
As part of this effort, in October 2010, NCRW organized a Summit – Reinvesting in Women and Families: Developing an Economy for the Future – in partnership with the New York Women’s Foundation, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Silver Century Foundation, the Women’s Funding Network, and the Women of Color Policy Network at NYU Wagner to bring together experts and advocates to explore the status of women during economic recovery efforts and identify solutions to improve their lives. Highlights from Summit recommendations were included in four policy briefs in the areas of: economic security, social supports, education, and health care.
What We Do
NCRW is a network of leading university and community based research, policy, and advocacy centers with a growing global reach dedicated to advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls. We also have a Corporate Circle comprised of senior diversity professionals from leading U.S. and global member companies and a Presidents Circle of college and university leaders who share our commitment. NCRW harnesses the collective power of its network to provide knowledge, analysis, and thought leadership on issues ranging from reducing women’s poverty to building a critical mass of women’s leadership across sectors.
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