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Now Accepting Applications for Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women Commissioners

The legislatively established Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women is now seeking applications to populate its 9-woman Commission. The MCSW will be accepting applications until all nine positions are filled. Click the following link to download a Word version of the application.

Now Accepting Applications for Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women Commissioners

The legislatively established Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women is now seeking applications to populate its 9-woman Commission. Click the following link to download a Word version of the application.


The MCSW is Seeking 2008 Fall Interns (Non-Paid)

The MCSW welcomes college students to intern for course credits! For more information, please call the MCSW office (617) 626-6520.
Click here to view all Fall Intern and Volunteer Opportunities.


Upcoming Events

Please visit our Upcoming Events page to see what events are happening in the coming months.


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.

Congratulations to the 2008 Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts!

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for our 2008 Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts Initiative. We appreciate your participation in this process! Please consider nominating an Unsung Heroine for our 2009 celebration. Click here for a nomination form.



Massachusetts Women's Resource & Referral Network (MWRRN)

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

MCSW Monthly Newsletter The Status Report

Click here to read the November edition of The Status Report.
Click here to access back issues.

If you would like The Status Report e-mailed directly to you each month,
click here to subscribe to the MCSW Newsletter List

MCSW E-mail Action Alerts
Would you like to be notified of MCSW's upcoming events, Call to Action or Other News? If so,
click here to join the MCSW Action Alert List


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