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NEWS
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The 2010 Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts
The MCSW proudly announces its 100 Unsung
Heroines of 2010. These women
come from cities and towns across the Commonwealth and each will be recognized
for their outstanding contributions to their organizations and
communities in a ceremony on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 1-4 p.m. at
the State House in Boston.
Click here to
view the full list of this year's Unsung Heroines.
This event would not be possible without the
support of our Champion and Advocate sponsors:
Champion
- Verizon
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WOMEN IN THE DOWN ECONOMY:
Impacts of the Recession and the Stimulus in Massachusetts
This
is a new policy brief developed by the UMASS Center for Women in
Politics & Public Policy in collaboration with the MCSW and the
McCormack Graduate School's Center for Social Policy. The report
examines how the economic downturn and federal stimulus package are
affecting women in the Commonwealth. Click here to
download the full report, read about the authors and locate additional
resources about the gendered impacts of the recession and
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
February 2010 Status
Report
Our bi-monthly newsletter is now available.Click here to
download the report.
Research Survey
Please take this quick survey to
let us know more about the issues that matter to you.
MCSW Mission
The mission of the Massachusetts Commission on the
Status of Women is to provide a permanent, effective voice for women
across Massachusetts. The Commission stands for fundamental
freedoms, basic human rights and the full enjoyment of life for all
women throughout their lives.
The purpose of the commission is to advance women toward full
equality in all areas of life and to promote rights and opportunities
for women.
The Commission is
Empowered to:
- Study,
review and report on the status of women in the Commonwealth
- Inform
leaders of business, education, health care, state and local
governments and the communications media of issues pertaining to
women
- Serve
as a clearinghouse for information on issues pertaining to women
- Identify
and recommend qualified women for appointive positions at all
levels of government, including boards and commissions
- Promote
and facilitate collaboration among local women’s commissions and among
women’s organizations
in the state.
Massachusetts Women's Information
Network (MassWIN)
The MCSW is pleased to provide this interactive,
online resource and referral network for access to information,
services, agencies and organizations for Massachusetts’ women and their families. Please click here to
access the website.
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