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Championing Policies that Power Progress
From championing the needs of women veterans to advancing a minimum marriage age and strengthening workplace rights during menopause, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is uniquely positioned to advocate for policies that directly impact women and girls.
“The work is critical because the policies debated today will determine whether women and girls have the resources, protections and support systems needed to thrive, especially at a time when persistent inequities continue to shape their daily lives,” said Darcy Totten, executive director.
About the Commission
For nearly 60 years, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls has identified and worked to eliminate inequities in state laws, practices, and conditions that affect California’s women and girls. Established as a state agency with 17 appointed commissioners in 1965, the Commission regularly assesses gender equity in health, safety, employment, education, and equal representation in the military, and the media. The Commission provides leadership through research, policy and program development, education, outreach and collaboration, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.
All references to “women and girls” include gender-expansive individuals, cis women and girls, trans women and girls, nonbinary individuals, gender-nonconforming individuals, genderqueer individuals, and any women or girl identified individuals.
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