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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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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Here at #MCSW, we’ve learned a whole lot this past year from women and girls all across the Commonwealth! We’d like to invite all elected officials and members of the general public to our MCSW Virtual Legislative Briefing on Thursday May 23, at 11 am on Zoom. Join us to learn more about the real issues facing real women right here in our state.
Register at: https://bit.ly/MCSWLegislativeBriefing or scan the QR code!
May 7
MCSW`s Executive Director @shaitiaspruell celebrates May by honoring Mother`s Day and recommitting the MCSW to policies that evolve how we support all families. Read this month`s featured piece from the desk of our ED in the May 2024 edition of the #MCSW Monthly! https://conta.cc/4aQgqDn
May 3
#ICYMI, Hampshire-Franklin Regional Commissioners engaged in thoughtful and productive conversation as they discussed their 2024 strategic plan: Nicole Fonsh, Laura Sylvester, Victoria Cliche, Colleen DelVecchio, Luzed Guzman Romano, Sarah Dunton, Bonnie MacCracken
May 3
Thank you to representatives from all 11 of our regional bodies who joined us last evening for our Regional Convening! Twice a year we gather to share food, best practices, legislative priority updates and more. Thank you to our hosts at @stccspringfield for making our hybrid event such a success!
May 2
“8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest, 8 hours for what we will” was the slogan of the Haymarket Martyrs, who were killed after after going on strike on May 1, 1886. On #MayDay & everyday, the #MCSW will fight for policies that continue to revolutionize how we live and work.
May 1
Last but not least, we’re thrilled to welcome #MCSWIntern Dafne! She is a class of 2026 undergraduate student at @emmanuelcollege studying Communications & Media Studies with a double minor in Political Communications & Film.
Apr 30
As Passover comes to a close, the #MCSW hopes this season brings joy, reflection, and renewed hope to those who celebrate. #Passover2024
Apr 30
Here at #MCSW, we’ve learned a whole lot this past year from women and girls all across the Commonwealth! We’d like to invite all elected officials and members of the general public to our Virtual Legislative Briefing on May 24, at 11 am on Zoom. Join us to learn more about the real issues facing real women right here in our state.
Register at: https://bit.ly/MCSWLegislativeBriefing or scan the QR code!
Apr 29
We’re delighted to welcome #MCSWIntern Lilly! She is a first year majoring in social work at @simmonsuniversity. We’re honored to be the FIRST State Agency to host interns for the Simmons University Bonner Student Program!
Apr 26
Today is #DenimDay, which takes place in the last Wednesday of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On this day of action and awareness, people are encouraged to wear denim in honor of a young woman who was sexually assaulted in Italy, and after reporting the crime, the courts deemed was “asking for it” because of her tight jeans. #MCSW staff proudly wore denim at our recent staff meeting to highlight the importance of solidarity with victims of sexual violence. Visit @peaceovrviolnce to learn more. #denim #denimday2024 www.denimday.org
Apr 24