LIVE: Gender Equality In Rhode Island Could Re-Shape Politics

LIVE: Gender Equality In Rhode Island Could Re-Shape Politics

Kelly Nevins, the Executive Director of Women's Fund of RI says they are working hard to address gender inequity in the state of Rhode Island.

“We know that when we have more women in leadership, that things get better for women in general. So helping women to run  for office is something we’ll be looking at,” Nevins says. 

Nevins says besides public office, they hope to help women establish more presence in corporate board rooms. 

Nevins says WFRI is focused on working with partners to pass laws that will provide earned sick time for all private sector employees. They are also working to continue access to insurance and reproductive health care services.