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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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MCSW Commissioner Carol Fusia Campbell marks women’s small business month by sharing her powerful story as an entrepreneur, and how it has shaped her business and her advocacy for the rights of all women in leadership. Read this month’s featured guest piece in the October 2024 edition of the #MCSW Monthly via link in bio or at masscsw.org. #womenssmallbusinessmonth #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #womenempowerment #women #womenempowerment #leadership
Oct 4
We agree with the @leagueofwomenvoters: Voting is totally fetch! 💅
Happy Mean Girls Day to all who celebrate! Tag three friends to remind them to register or check their registration status. ⬇️ #vote #voterregistration
Oct 3
Here at the #MCSW, language inclusion and access to translation services is central to our mission of hearing from all women of the Commonwealth. Do you want to share your story but require translation services? Are you d/Deaf or hard of hearing and need ASL/hearing aid support? Register for our upcoming Hampshire-Franklin Hybrid Public Hearing via link in bio and indicate your needs. We`ll be happy to assist. #languagelearning #LanguageAccess
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Oct 2
Join us in congratulating #MCSW State Commissioner Divya Chaturvedi, who recently became the new Executive Director of the @elizabeth_freeman_center! The 24/7 domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center that serves Berkshire County has welcomed a new leader for the first time since 2008 to take over operations. Learn more about the great work the #EFC does and what experience Divya brings to the role via @wamcradio WAMC Northeast Public Radio or via link in story: https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-09-10/my-passion-is-empowering-women-elizabeth-freeman-center-taps-chaturvedi-as-its-new-executive-director
Sep 24
We want to hear from you! Join the @masscsw and @hampshirefranklincommission for an upcoming hybrid public hearing focusing on issues affecting women and girls in the Commonwealth – this time in the Old Chapel at @umass Amherst! Your input on issues that matter to you directly informs the MCSW legislative agenda and policy priorities. Join us and make your voice heard. Register now via link in bio or at: https://bit.ly/HampshireFranklinHearing
Sep 19
What a great time we had at the Fierce Urgency of Now festival! Organized by @cityawake, the Greater @bostonchamber_ Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s young professional network. This unique event experience united individuals across all communities and backgrounds and calls attention to the diverse and welcoming neighborhoods of Greater Boston. #MCSW had the honor to facilitate a session on “Joining a Public Board or Commission,’ to share information on how to position women for positions of leadership in all areas of public life.
Grateful to sisters Danielle Kim of the @asiancommunityfund and the @aapicommission, Adriana Raines of @ywboston, and Regional Commissioner Wanjiku Gachugi of @easternregionalwomen! #FUN2024
Sep 18
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, may we never forget. Today we honor the lives lost and the first responders who risked their lives in the midst of this unspeakable tragedy. #NeverForget @ma_senate
Sep 11
The #usopen just finished yesterday – and is breaking #equalpay records.
Aryna Sabalenka will receive $3,600,000 for winning the Women’s event in New York
Jannick Sinner will receive $3,600,000 for winning the Men’s event in New York
They played at the same venue for 2 weeks, they entertained the same crowds, and they WILL get paid the same #usopentennis #equalpaynow #equalpayforequalwork
Sep 9
We are thrilled to announce our new slate of FY25 Leadership recently elected here at the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (@masscsw). This incredible group of local women leaders hail from all across the state, and their experience and expertise will further the mission of the MCSW in advancing the rights of all women and girls across the Commonwealth. Their work includes legislative and public policy advocacy, gathering data, conducting regional public hearings on key issues and to gather data that advances the rights of all women and girls, and more.
Join us in welcome and congratulating:
Mary-dith Tuitt, of Boston, was elected as our incoming Chairwoman.
Christine Monska, of Auburndale, was elected as the MCSW Vice-Chair.
Tanisha Arena, Springfield resident, was elected as the MCSW Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee.
Dr. Kimberly Shea, of Winchendon, was elected to serve as the MCSW Secretary.
Dr. Aisha Miller, of Mattapan, was re-elected as the Chair of the MCSW Program and Planning Committee.
Guimel DeCarvalho, of Natick, was elected as the next Chair of MCSW’s Legislative and Public Policy Committee.
You can learn more about the biographies of all MCSW Statewide Commissioners here:
https://masscsw.org/2024/09/09/ma-womens-commission-welcomes-new-fy25-leadership/
Sep 9
Did you know that the @ywcacentralmass has a free year-long enrichment program for black girls ages 12-14 or in middle school called ‘Transformations’? It’s a weekly after-school program that focuses on leadership development, fostering relationships, and building self-confidence. This year they will be discussing “identity” through different art mediums such as dance, music, hair, and more. It’s a great way to make friends, network, and get involved in the community.
Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested. Scan the barcode or email youthdevelopment@ywcam.org for more information! #youthresources #nextgenleaders
Sep 6