Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

Throughout 2025, we’ll be spotlighting the good work of our 11 regional commissions who are working every day to make change on the local level that impacts our communities and our state for the better, regardless of party or partisan affiliation. This month, we’re spotlighting our Essex County Commission on the Status of Women, whose mission is to provide a permanent, effective voice for women and girls in their region. Read more about what the #ECCSW has been up to in this month's featured regional spotlight via our website - and then follow them to stay tuned in to all the latest from Essex County. https://lnkd.in/ea6jFEzN

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re turning advocacy into action here at the #MCSW. Read this month's featured guest piece from MCSW Commissioner Allison Goldberg, a local business owner passionate about financial literacy. The 2025 campaign theme for International Women’s Day 3/8/2025 is ‘Accelerate Action.’ "In step with that idea, I urge each one of us to accelerate action and take hold of our financial futures. The wheels of gender parity move forward, if slowly. So, let’s advocate for ourselves and our futures: personal finance education is a good place to begin. Together, let’s Accelerate Action to speed up the rate of progress worldwide – starting right here in Massachusetts," said Commissioner Goldberg. Read the full piece via the March 2025 edition of the #MCSW Monthly! https://lnkd.in/eqjPTTQ5

Did you know that childcare is just $10 a day in Canada? We learned so much today, hearing powerful stories from the Consuls General of Canada and Spain and other esteemed guests at our panel in honor of #InternationalWomensDay. Massachusetts is well represented both here at home and across the globe! We’re committed to working together to advance the rights of all women and girls. Did you know that childcare is just $10 a day in Canada? We learned so much from the Consul Generals of Canada and Spain the Executive Director of ChileMass. Massachusetts is well represented both here at home and across the globe! We’re committed to working together to advance the rights of all women and girls. Featured speakers at Global Voices, Local Impact: Advancing Women’s Leadership: - The Hon. Bernadette Jordan, Consul General, Canada - Consulate General of Canada in Boston | Consulat général du Canada à Boston - Ana Duran de la Colina, Consul General, Spain Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación - Fernanda Soza, the Executive Director of ChileMass - Mary-dith Tuitt, MCSW Chairwoman (Moderator)? w/ Welcome Remarks from the Co-Chairs of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators! A special thank you to the elected officials & partners who joined us today AND tirelessly fight for our rights every day: - State Representative Christine Barber - Senator Robyn Kennedy - State Representative Dawne Shand - State Representative Leigh Davis - Senator Becca Rausch - State Representative Michelle Badger, CFRE - Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus ICYMI: Watch the livestream recap here: https://lnkd.in/erm9gC_f

?? ?? Hello Essex County neighbors/colleagues/friends! The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women is proud to announce the 2025 Community Survey aiming to gather insights from women living in Essex County on various issues affecting our community. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to understand and advocate for policies and programs that better serve Essex County women and girls. https://lnkd.in/gZGJjEFi The survey is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept confidential. We appreciate your participation and look forward to your valuable input. Please be sure to share with other women in Essex County!

How are you practicing this year’s Women's History Month theme? #WHM2025 #womenshistorymonth

May Ramadhan be generous to you. #Ramadhan

Did you know group registration in now available for the GELI Summit? Register at: bit.ly/GELI2025 #MCSW #girlsempowerment #leadership #girlsinstem

The residents of Roxbury gave Melnea the nickname the "First Lady of Roxbury" for her years of dedication to the people of Roxbury. We remember all the amazing work she did for her community within education equity, economic development, and racial equity in the Black community. #BlackHistoryMonth #womeninhistory

Get excited: the full agenda and workshop descriptions for this year's groundbreaking 2025 GELI Leadership Summit is now LIVE! Whether you're passionate about science, leadership, or making a lasting impact, this is your moment to shine. The available sessions from leading female scientists are truly one of a kind - you won't want to miss it! Read the full session descriptions and then register a group or as an individual to join us at the Girls Empowerment Leadership Initiative (GELI) 2025 Summit! Hands-on STEM/STEAM experiences Exclusive access to groundbreaking ocean science experts Leadership development workshops Networking with like-minded young women ready to change the world 2025 GELI Summit Workshop Titles: - Seafloor Samples Lab - The Power of Presentation - Hands-On Oceanography - Beach Profiling and Exploration - Woods Hole Science Aquarium - Ocean Science Discovery Center - Ocean Engineering and Innovation - Building Interpersonal Talents with Lego - Advocacy in Action: How MCSW Empowers Emerging Leaders - Speak Up, Stand Out: How to Be Heard and Taken Seriously - Women in Science: Our Legacy via our Archives - Walk the Talk: Discover Coastal Resilience in Action at Woods Hole! - The Fundamentals of Finding Your Voice and How to Use it to Create Meaningful Change - What Can Aquatic Organisms Teach Us About Ourselves and the Environment? - Become a Harmful Algal Bloom Scientist – Learn to Identify Toxic Phytoplankton and More!

ERCSW Commissioners joined members of the Boston Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boston City Hall, celebrating free access to menstrual products.