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Now Accepting Applications for the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
As required by M.G.L. Ch. 3 §66(2)(c), the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women will accepting nominations for appointments to the Commission between August 1 and September 16. All interested parties should download the word application and mail to one or more of the appointing authorities for consideration.
Now Accepting Applications for the Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women Commissioners
The Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women is now seeking applications to fill vacancies on its 9-woman Commission. The MCSW will be accepting applications until these seats are filled. Click the following link to download a Word version of the application.
Upcoming Events
Please visit our Upcoming Events page to see what events are happening in the coming months.
MCSW Mission
The mission of the
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 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 July 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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