Now Accepting
Applications for County Commissions
The Berkshire County and Cape Cod and Islands Commissions on the Status of
Women are now seeking applications. The MCSW will be accepting applications
until these seats are filled.
Click to download word versions of the applications.
Berkshire County Commission
Cape Cod and Islands
Commission
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 all women. The Commission exists to provide a permanent,
effective voice for women across Massachusetts.
The Commission is Empowered to:
- Study, review and report on
the status of women in the Commonwealth
- Advise executive and
legislative bodies on the effect of proposed legislation on women
- Inform leaders of business,
education, health care, state and local governments and the
communications media of issues pertaining to women
- Provide referrals and serve
as a resource of information on issues pertaining to women
- Identify and recommend
qualified women for positions at all levels of government
- Promote and facilitate
collaboration among local women's commissions and among women’s
organizations in the state
- Serve as a liaison between
government and private interest groups concerned with issues affecting
women.
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. Click the link to go to the Web site. www.mcswnetwork.com
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