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Celebrating the Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2024
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is a state-established body charged with reviewing the status of women in Massachusetts and offering recommendations regarding policy that would improve access to opportunities and equality.
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The Commission recognizes the need for women to gain not only an equal share, but become equal participants in the areas of economics, health-care, civil rights, education and business development. The MCSW endorses and tracks legislation to achieve these goals.
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As part of our mission to advance women and girls toward full equity in all areas of life, the MCSW provides several programs to promote rights and opportunities for all women and girls across Massachusetts.
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We have 11 Regional Commissions throughout the state, which exponentially expand the reach of our work.
- 1 Berkshire County
- 2 Bristol County
- 3 Cape and Islands
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- 5 Essex County
- 6 Hampden County
- 7 Hampshire-Franklin
- 8 MetroWest
- 9 Plymouth County
- 10 Upper Middlesex
- 11 Worcester County
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Our last shout out goes to Bella Fletcher! Thank you for creating and helping boost awareness on our social medias and assisting with communications at our events. We can`t wait to see what you do next, thank you!
Jul 4
Our 2025 data collection is now open! As we reflect on the 5 years since the onset of COVID-19, we are looking to develop a more current snapshot of life for women of the Commonwealth in 2025. The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women invites all women-identifying individuals in Massachusetts to take our survey. Share your story and experiences with us, and then share with any colleagues or networks interested in the current status of women and girls in the Commonwealth. This survey is also available in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Haitian Creole. If you have any questions about it, please email MCSWPrograms@mass.gov.
The submission window is now open and will close on Friday, August 22, 2025.
bit.ly/MCSWsurvey
#data #survey #women #mapoli
Jul 3
Our third shout out is for Christina Boyle. Thank you for helping us with #MCSW research and policy priorities and assisting both behind and infront of the scenes at our events. We can`t wait to see what you do next, Thank you!
Jul 3
We`re hiring! Want to join #TeamMCSW? We have two available positions, one full-time and one part-time, and are seeking a slate of new (paid!) interns for the 2025-2026 school year. Apply via our website or share this opportunity with a friend or colleague! Learn more at: bit.ly/applyMCSW
– MCSW Research Specialist (FT)
– MCSW Regional Operations Coordinator (PT)
– Communications & Graphic Design
– Program & Research Intern
– Legislative Intern
Jul 2
Our second thank you goes out to Magny Breguhe! We loved having you at #MCSW and watching you grow in the finance and administration department. We can`t wait to see what you do next, thank you!
Jul 2
Our first thank you goes out to Vina Le! You have done great work with research and policy and have been a huge help with all our planning. We can`t wait to see what you do next, thank you!
Jul 1
June 28, 1969 was the start of the first pride, when a riot started against police brutality at the Stonewall Inn. As this month comes to an end, we want to leave you with this quote from the late Marsha P. Johnson, “No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.”
Happy Pride Month from the #MCSW!
Jun 28
Congratulations to our #MCSW Administration & Finance Director, Marjorie Bernadeau-Alexandre, on 3 years with us! You are not only dedicated at the workplace but also in the community as well. Thank you for all the work you do for us over these past 3 years!
Jun 27
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Commonwealth Heroines!! #CH25
Jun 26
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Commonwealth Heroines! We’re looking forward to celebrating with all of you tomorrow, Thursday June 26, 2025 at the Massachusetts Statehouse in the Gardner Auditorium. For the day’s agenda, parking information, and more, check out our logistics blog:
https://masscsw.org/2025/06/12/ch25-event-information-and-logistics/
Jun 25