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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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- 1 Berkshire County
- 2 Bristol County
- 3 Cape and Islands
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- 5 Essex County
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- 7 Hampshire-Franklin
- 8 MetroWest
- 9 Plymouth County
- 10 Upper Middlesex
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Tomorrow the staff and commissioners of the #MCSW are proud to host ~300 girls from all across the state at @whoi.ocean. Today our awesome team was all about prep – the volunteers are ready and the sessions are prepped. We even got a BONUS once in a lifetime tour of a Navy science vessel that is shortly leaving the harbor. #GELI25 will be one for the record books – you won’t want to miss it! We’re ready and looking forward to seeing you! #nextgenleaders #girlsinSTEM
Apr 24
Happy Earth Day from the #MCSW! Let`s unite to protect and preserve the beauty of our planet for ourselves and our posterity.
Apr 22
Patriots` Day 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which started the American Revolution. Happy Patriots` Day from the #MCSW!
Apr 21
Thank you, @bose, for your `Friend` level sponsorship of our #GELI Summit! Your support empowers young girls to connect with emerging leaders and cultivate future leadership.
Apr 18
Last day to register! Join #MCSW at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) alongside the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) for the 2025 #GELI Summit!
Register: bit.ly/GELI2025
Apr 16
Have you registered yet for the #GELI Summit? Tomorrow is the last day to register!
You can register for a group or individual here: bit.ly/GELI2025
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Apr 15
Thank you, @sodexousa , for your `champion` level sponsorship of our #GELI Summit! Your support empowers young girls to connect with emerging leaders and cultivate future leadership.
Apr 14
Thank you @mountwachusett for being a "friend" level sponsor for our #GELI Summit! This support will help young girls be given the opportunity to engage with emerging leaders and nurture our pipeline of leaders.
Apr 11
Tomorrow starts Black Maternal Health Week. The purpose of #BMHW25 is to highlight efforts led by @blackmamasmatter (BMMA) and collectively work toward a future where ALL Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during and after pregnancy. This year`s theme is “Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy! Learn more at blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw and get involved today.
Apr 10
Thank you @waysideyfsn for being a "role model" level sponsor for our #GELI Summit! This support will help young girls be given the opportunity to engage with emerging leaders and nurture our pipeline of leaders.
Apr 9