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Our Mission

The Commission on the Status of Women, a nonpartisan state agency, works in a culturally inclusive manner to promote equality and justice for all women and girls by advocating on their behalf with the Governor, the Legislature and other public policymakers, and by educating the public in the areas of economic equity including educational equity, access to health care including reproductive choice, violence against women and other key issue areas identified by the Commission as significantly affecting women and girls.

Public Policy Agenda

Click here to view the Commission's positions and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on public policy issues affecting women and girls for the 2009-2010 legislation session.

 

What's New

The California Commission on the Status of Women wants to keep you informed about breaking news and key issues. Please click the appropriate link below to find out more.

  • The Status of Women in San Francisco (PDF)

    The San Francisco Department on the Status of Women issued this report, summarizing general data and key issues that affect women at the national, state, and local level.

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  • Women and Wealth: Strategies to Thrive in Tough Economic Times

    July 17, 2009

    Women face unique challenges when it comes to financial security. To address this issue, join the California Women's Legislative Caucus, the California Commission on the Status of Women, the California Women's Agenda and the New America Foundation's Asset Building Program for a lunchtime discussion on how financial empowerment strategies can create asset ownership and savings opportunities for women throughout California who aspire to be financially secure.

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