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The Center for Women in Government & Civil Society (CWGCS) is a policy

University at Albany (SUNY).[2] CWGCS was founded in 1978,[3] and is a member organization of The National Council for Research on Women.[2]

History

CWGCS, founded in 1978, is the first university-affiliated research center dedicated to women's issues in the United States.

United States President Jimmy Carter, co-founded CWGCS with Nancy Perlman, CWGCS' first executive director.[5]

Mission

CWGCS "seeks to deepen and broaden political access and economic opportunities for women by strengthening the capacity of government, nonprofit and business sectors to implement gender-responsive, inclusive and equitable policies, practices and services."[6] CWGCS has four focus areas: 1) women in leadership, 2) economic security, 3) health systems and gender-based disparity, and 4) safety and wellbeing.[6]

Research

CWGCS conducts research on gender issues of local, national, and international concern. CWGCS studies have included evaluations of

developing world, and gender-based disparities in healthcare.[7][8]

CWGCS research has been supported through

non-profit organizations.[7][9]

2012 U.S. Presidential Election

During the

second U.S. presidential debate, Mitt Romney defended his gender-equity record by citing a 2004 CWGCS study that ranked Massachusetts first in the percentage of women holding senior leadership roles in state government.[10] Romney's remarks inspired the "binders full of women
" controversy.

Women's Leadership Academy

The Women's Leadership Academy (WLA), launched in 2010, operates educational programs aimed at "[strengthening] participants' self-efficacy, leadership capacity and capabilities."[7] WLA programs seek to instill "knowledge of policy-making processes and ways women can influence these processes; leadership ethics, principles and approaches of women political and policy leaders; understanding of how political campaigns are organized and run; recognition of the critical importance of diversity in enriching democratic political participation; skills in community organizing and advocacy; and commitment to advancing women's leadership on a personal and collective level."[7]

CWGCS is a member of the National Education for Women's Leadership Network (NEW).[7]

Fellowship on Women in Public Policy

The

graduate students and working professionals, and has graduated over 300 fellows since its inception in 1983.[12]

NEW Leadership New York

NEW Leadership New York (NYNL) is a competitive leadership development program for

mobilization, and community organizing, and connects program participants with women leaders through networking and speaking events.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Staff". Center for Women in Government and Civil Society. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Center for Women in Government and Civil Society". National Council for Research on Women. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  3. ^ "About CWGCS". New York State Project for Nontraditional Employment and Training. Retrieved 14 September 2013.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Changes at the Top*Founder Leaves SUNYA Women's Center". Times Union. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Linda Tarr-Whelan". Berrett Kohler. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  6. ^ a b "At a Glance". Center for Women in Government and Civil Society. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Women & Leadership". Center for Women in Government and Civil Society. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  8. ^ "Health and Gender Based Disparities". Center for Women in Government and Civil Society. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  9. ^ "Milestones". Center for Women in Government and Civil Society. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  10. ^ "The story behind Mitt Romney's 'binders full of women'". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 9 August 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  11. ^ a b "Center for Women in Government and Civil Society Fellowships on Women and Public Policy". American Psychological Association. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  12. ^ "Fellowship on Women in Public Policy". Center for Women in Government and Civil Society. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  13. ^ a b "NEW Leadership New York". Center for Women in Government and Civil Society. Retrieved 18 September 2013.

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