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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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Thank you, @team_mr8 for your `friend` level sponsorship of our #GELI Summit! Your support empowers young girls to connect with emerging leaders and cultivate future leadership.
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Apr 2
This month we`re celebrating women in science here at the #MCSW. Read this month`s featured guest piece from MCSW Commissioner Leslie-Ann McGee @lamcgee1971, the Director Special Projects, Marine Facilities and Operations at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.ocean). She also serves as the co-chair of our Girls Empowerment Leadership Initiative (#GELI) 2025 Summit, happening this month on Thursday, April 24, 2025. You won`t want to miss it.
"This year, our transformative youth summit takes on a new theme. Designed to equip the next generation with the skills, connections, and confidence to lead in STEM/STEAM to make lasting community impacts. This isn’t just an event—it’s a launchpad for future leaders, innovators, and changemakers," said Commissioner McGee.
Read the full piece via the April 2025 edition of the #MCSW Monthly or on our website – and then register yourself or a young person in your life for the 2025 GELI Summit!
https://masscsw.org/2025/04/01/women-in-science-charting-the-future/
Apr 1
Are you a Girl Scout troop leader? Do you regularly work with groups of young women and girls? We are hosting an epic one-day in-person summit. The Girls Empowerment Leadership Initiative (GELI) 2025 Summit is being held at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) alongside Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and WHOI Sea Grant. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience – you won’t want to miss it.
Register your group for GELI: bit.ly/GELI2025
#MCSW #GELI #STEM
Apr 1
"The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women rolled out a slate of priority bills at an advocacy event Monday dealing with health care, child care and caregiving, and government access and transparency.
@mass_ago and @ddizoglio praised the hundreds of advocates gathered in the Great Hall, including female students and members of regional women`s commissions. Campbell vowed to partner with MCSW to help get bills "across the finish line," as she broadly invoked legislation tied to health care, reproductive health care, maternal health care and "young people having access to the resources they need within their schools and academic institutions." – via @statehousenews
#MCSW #AdvocacyDay #AD25
Mar 31
Happy Eid Al-Fitr to all who celebrate! Wishing you peace of mind, a joyful heart, and good health this Eid and always.
#MCSW #EidMubarak
Mar 31
The Metrowest Women`s Fund celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring local leaders whose work serves women and girls in Metrowest. We want to congratulate Lisa Macdonald for her social justice and equity work with students, faculty and staff at MassBay Community College. She also highlights the issues impacting local women and girls as Chair of the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women.
#MCSW #womenempowerment #womeninleadership
Mar 27
We’re in AWE of the energy in the room at Advocacy Day 2025!! Hundreds of you packed the Great Hall of Flags and visited your district legislators to advocate for issues that advance the rights of all women and girls. We’re especially grateful to our featured speakers @mass_ago Andrea Joy Campbell and @massauditor @ddizoglio for sharing their stories and encouraging us all to use our voices. Here’s a small snapshot of the day – we can’t wait to share the professional photos with everyone. Tag a friend or share your pics with us using the hashtag #AD25! #MCSW
Mar 25
Happy Advocacy Day 2025! Tune in live at 11:30am.
#AD25 #AdvocacyDay #MCSW
Mar 24
We`re getting excited for Monday! Are you joining us for MCSW Advocacy Day 2025 at the Massachusetts Statehouse? We`ll have all the materials you`ll need onsite to advocate – folders and factsheets and flyers (oh, my!) – but this year, we`re also hoping to spare some trees and go a little more digital. Check out our round-up blog on our website or via link in bio for a snapshot of all of our 2025-2026 legislative priorities, download fact sheets for your key issues in advance, and let us know what you`re most interested in speaking about with your elected officials! #AD25 #womenlead #yourvoicematters
Mar 21
Coming to MCSW Advocacy Day 2025? Wondering where to park and what to bring? Check out our logistics blog via our website or link in bio for additional event information and the day`s full agenda. We`re getting excited – see you on Monday! #mapoli #AD25
Mar 20