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Celebrating the Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2024
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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Happy Juneteenth from the #MCSW!
#Juneteenth (June 19) is the one of the oldest known commemorations related to the abolition of slavery in the United States. After the #EmancipationProclamation was issued, it took 2 and a half years for the last slaves to be freed. Our fight for racial and gender equity is far from over.
Jun 19
Happy 3 years with the #MCSW to our amazing Executive Director Shaitia Spruell! You have made the MCSW a great and supportive place to work, and your dedication is inspiring. Thank you for your work here so far!
Jun 17
Happy Father`s Day from the #MCSW!
Jun 15
Upper Middlesex CSW Commissioner Shreya Kesarwani becomes the youngest regional commissioner in MCSW history, beginning as a state commission intern, then moving to a member of the Upper Middlesex Athena Council before becoming a regional commissioner. She served as a youth leader at GELI 2024, co-facilitating the youth-led Town Hall
Follow for more: bit.ly/UpperMiddlesexCSW
Jun 13
Join us in shouting CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2025 Commonwealth Heroines! Looking forward to celebrating with all of you at the Massachusetts Statehouse on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Be sure to RSVP! #CH25
Jun 12
Check out an #Op-Ed written by Olivia Laramie from the Hampshire Franklin Commission on the Status of Women and Girls on one of our priority bills, Bill H.2499, “An Act pertaining to women’s health at midlife and public, medical and workplace awareness of the transitional stage of menopause and related chronic conditions.”
"For more than half the population of the commonwealth, menopause is not a question of “if” but “when."
https://www.recorder.com/Guest-column-61440024
Jun 10
This month, we’re spotlighting our @umcsw.ma which was founded in 2018 with a mission to provide a permanent, effective voice for women and girls in Upper Middlesex County.
Follow them to see what they are up to and check out their website: bit.ly/UpperMiddlesexCSW
Jun 9
Congratulations! This year, the Class of 2025 Commonwealth Heroines comprises more than 125 women from across the state, leaders in industry, business, nonprofit, advocacy, and more. Commonwealth Heroines are women who don’t always make the news but always make a difference. #CH25 #CommonwealthHeroines #WomenLeaders
Jun 6
Happy #Pride month from the #MCSW! It`s a time to celebrate the #LGBTQ+ community`s achievements, support their rights, and raise awareness about social justice issues. Check out @masslgbtqyouth on how you can support LGBTQ+ youth in MA.
Jun 6
Join us in celebrating some good news! We`re honored to announce the Commonwealth Heroines Class of 2025, women who don`t often make the news, but who always make the difference in our communities. This year, the Class of 2025 comprises more than 125 women from across the state, leaders in industry, business, nonprofit, advocacy, and more. Be sure to RSVP and join the celebration on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Massachusetts Statehouse! #CommonwealthHeroine #CH25 #mcsw #WomenLeaders
Jun 5