Rhode Island Gender Balance Legislation
The General Laws of Rhode Island (28-5.1-3.1) establishes that to the extent possible all boards, commissions, committees, and councils shall be representative of the state gender proportions.
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Woman Governor
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State Fact Sheet
Rhode Island Democratic Party Women's Caucus
With the goal of reducing the disparity between men and women in public policy formation and elected offices held, the RIDWC seeks to organize, recruit, prepare, and support women who wish to enter the political process and raise awareness of women's issue within the Democratic Party. Together we can promote a strong and vibrant voice addressing the concerns of women, including pay equity, social equality, education, domestic violence, children's health, foster care, sexual harassment, and women's health.
New Leaders Council Rhode Island
New Leaders Council (NLC) was formed in 2005 to train and support the next generation of progressive political entrepreneursyoung professionals in their twenties and thirties who are leading industries, setting trends, and building institutions that support robust civic and political life in a global America. NLC accomplishes this mission primarily through the NLC Institute - a political entrepreneurship training program held 10 days over a five-month period that builds local teams of young professionals in 19 cities across the nation.
Leadership Rhode Island
Founded in 1981, Leadership Rhode Island educates leaders in multiple sectors on the critical issues facing Rhode Island. Fifty individuals are chosen annually to participate in a 10-month educational program that consists of an overnight retreat, nine monthly daylong sessions, and a small-group project.
Session days typically include topics like healthcare, education, government, media, economic development, criminal justice, the environment, and the arts.
