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.

S.947/H.1713
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MCSW Programs
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.
Regional Commissions
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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Our last shout out goes to Bella Fletcher! Thank you for creating and helping boost awareness on our social medias and assisting with communications...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
Jun 28
Congratulations to our #MCSW Administration & Finance Director, Marjorie Bernadeau-Alexandre, on 3 years with us! You are not only dedicated at...
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...
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