Bridging the GAP
In an effort to close the "GAP" in appointed positions, the Institute is collecting resumes of qualified women interested in serving under our next Governor. Our goal: Women will be 50% of our next administration. Learn more>>More Women Running for Office Than Ever Before
2010 is turning into a big year for women running for elected office in South Carolina. We're posting new names and bios to our website all of the time. Click here to see who's running and add your profile to the page>>
The political gender gap in South Carolina is striking. Our state ranks 50th in the U.S. - LAST in women elected to public office. Now, women's organizations are uniting to change all that. The Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization training women to win in South Carolina. It's time to take OUR seat at the table.
Latest News
Group Lobbies for More Women in Top State Jobs
When it comes to elected office and state leadership positions, Palmetto State women tend to shun and be shunned. Read More »
Wanted: More Women in Politics
To combat South Carolina's gender gap, the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics will present the next governor with a list of qualified ... Read More »
Sheheen, Haley Split on Pledge to Appoint Women
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen has signed a pledge, promising to make an effort to appoint qualified women to senior level ... Read More »
Amount of Women in SC Political Arena Lacking, Says Southern Institute for Women in Politics
South Carolina is last in the country for the number of women in state Legislature, according to the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics. Read More »
SC Group Asks Next Gov Not to Overlook Women
The nonpartisan Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics is seeking resumes of interested women. It has asked gubernatorial candidates to ... Read More »
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Basic Training - A Campaign School by SEIWIP
Date: August 28, 2010
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Pathways to Power 2010
Date: September 21, 2010
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Managing Your Message Workshop
Date: September 22, 2010
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Location: TBA
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