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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.
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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Human trafficking can happen in any community, and recognizing the warning signs is an important step toward prevention.
The @plymouthcountymacsw @bristolcountymacsw, in partnership with @bristolcc: Hidden in Plain Sight: A Human Trafficking Awareness Forum on October 28.
This free event will bring together experts and organizations working to prevent human trafficking and support survivors. Attendees will learn about grooming techniques, warning signs, prevention strategies, and resources available to help those at risk. Please help spread the word about this important community event.
– Wednesday, October 28, 2026
– 6:00PM – 8:30 PM
– Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
The forum is free and open to the public. Food will be provided.
Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-in-plain-sight-a-human-trafficking-awareness-forum-tickets-2002126299658
#HumanTraffickingAwareness #HumanTraffickingPrevention #Massachusetts
Oct 27
Have a passion for making a difference in your community? Do you care about issues impacting women and girls? We’re seeking applicants to join our @worcester_county_csw! Apply today to join the team: https://bit.ly/WorcesterCSW
Oct 21
We`re excited to introduce our #MCSWIntern Morgan! 💜
Morgan is a senior at Boston College double majoring in Economics and English with a minor in Theater. At MCSW, she serves as our Programs & Research Intern! Whether she`s singing, watching old movies, or solving crosswords, Morgan always has something to keep her busy!
Today is also Morgan`s birthday, so help us wish her a very happy birthday! 🥳
Oct 21
Have a passion for making a difference in your community? Do you care about issues impacting women and girls? We’re seeking applicants to join our @umcsw.ma! Apply today to join the team: https://bit.ly/UpperMiddlesexCSW
Oct 20
Have a passion for making a difference in your community? Do you care about issues impacting women and girls? We’re seeking applicants to join our @plymouthcountymacsw! Apply today to join the team: https://bit.ly/PlymouthCSW
Oct 19
We`re excited to introduce our #MCSWIntern Ananya! 💜
Ananya is a Graphic Design student at Johnson & Wales University graduating with the Class of 2027. At MCSW, she serves as our Marketing & Communications Intern! Whether she`s working on a design or just going about her day, you`ll probably find her listening to music, especially Gracie Abrams!
Oct 16
Have a passion for making a difference in your community? Do you care about issues impacting women and girls? We’re seeking applicants to join our @metrowestcsw! Apply today to join the team: https://bit.ly/MetroWestCSW
Oct 16
Between 2020 and 2022, the #MCSW released a series of reports examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and girls and offering recommendations to improve their status and well-being.
And just how are those communities doing all these years later, you ask? We’ve recently collected a new set of data to serve as a follow-up to our COVID-19 series research bringing a more up-to-date picture of the status of women and girls in MA. As we reflect on the years that have passed, we’re releasing an updated snapshot report of how women and girls are faring in the Commonwealth.
Join us on 11/5 for a virtual report briefing to explore the findings, learn key statistics, and explore county snapshots of data that ultimately inform our policy recommendations.
Read the report or RSVP via our website or link in bio!
Oct 15
Have a passion for making a difference in your community? Do you care about issues impacting women and girls? We’re seeking applicants to join our @hampshirefranklincommission! Apply today to join the team: https://bit.ly/HampshireFranklinCSW
Oct 15
Have a passion for making a difference in your community? Do you care about issues impacting women and girls? We’re seeking applicants to join our @hampdenccsw! Apply today to join the team: https://bit.ly/HampdenCSW
Oct 14