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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
- 4 Eastern Regional
- 5 Essex County
- 6 Hampden County
- 7 Hampshire-Franklin
- 8 MetroWest
- 9 Plymouth County
- 10 Upper Middlesex
- 11 Worcester County
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Have you registered yet for our MCSW Advocacy Day 2025? Join us at the Statehouse on Monday, March 24, 2025! Register via link in bio or on our website at: https://masscsw.org/programs/advocacy-day-2025-registration/
Jan 21
Service. Community. Activism. Systemic change. Which of his words most resonate with you? #mlk #mlkday
Jan 20
Today’s the day! Watch @massgovernor 2025 State of the Commonwealth at 7PM at mass.gov/SOTC.
Jan 16
Every two years, the MCSW and friends get together at the Statehouse to advocate for legislation that advances the rights of all women and girls in our state. This year, the new legislative session has plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Join us for MCSW Advocacy Day 2025 – register now via link in bio or via #MCSW website at: https://masscsw.org/programs/advocacy-day-2025-registration/
Jan 14
January 9, 2025 is a day of national mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. May we all honor his long legacy to justice and advocacy.
Jan 9
Throughout 2025, we’ll be spotlighting the good work of our 11 regional commissions who are working every day to make change on the local level that impacts our communities and our state for the better, regardless of party or partisan affiliation.
This month, we’re spotlighting our Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women @plymouthcountymacsw which was founded in 2018 with a mission to provide a permanent, effective voice for women and girls in Plymouth County. Read more about what the #PCCSW has been up to in this month`s featured regional spotlight via our website!
Jan 6
Please join us in congratulating our @masscsw Executive Director @shaitiaspruell, who received the Latino Excellence Award on the hill at the Massachusetts Statehouse. In her own words: "What an honor to celebrate Latino Excellence with my son at the Statehouse. It meant so much to be able to share the moment with my son, who is one of my biggest motivators and supporters- in a room full of inspiring change makers. I believe it is important for the next generation of leaders to see themselves in their leaders and today he got to himself represented in that room! Words can’t express the excitement and gratitude I have to be among some of Massachusetts’ most impactful latine trailblazers.
Thank you to Senator @johncronin_ma and @mablacklatinocaucus for this honor – congratulations to the other awardees for this year!"
Jan 3
This new year, our resolution is the same as every year: to provide a permanent, effective voice for all women and girls across Massachusetts. #HappyNewYear!
Dec 31
Grateful to @massgovernor @maura_healey and her administration for leading the way. “Massachusetts is the best place to live, work, raise a family and grow a business – but we didn’t get to be #1 by getting complacent.
Next year, we’re going to keep lowering costs and growing our economy. We’re just getting started.” #mapoli #NYE #newyeargoals
Dec 31
From all of us here at the #MCSW, we`re wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. We hope you take time to rest, recharge, spend time with friends or family, or do anything that brings you a little bit of joy this season. We`ll see you again in January to welcome in the 194th Legislative Session here in Massachusetts!
Dec 27