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NEWS
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Now Accepting Nominations
for the 2010 Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts
Award
We are now accepting nominations for the 2010 Unsung
Heroines Award, which honors 100 ‘unsung’ women across the Commonwealth
for the extraordinary work they do across their communities. Click here to
download the application form. For more information on the Unsung
Heroines Award, please click here.
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
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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