Welcome
Hello and welcome to the California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls! The Commission 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.
Upcoming Events & Advocacy Items
California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Chair Lauren Babb, Second Vice Chair Erica Courtney and Interim Executive Director Holly Martinez at a strategic planning session for the California Women’s Recovery Response.
The state budget includes additional funding which the Commission will use to facilitate a statewide Women’s Recovery Response in the wake of Covid-19. The Commission’s commitment to post-pandemic recovery at the local level for the women and girls who were hit the hardest by this disaster is unwavering, and it is critical that we receive your input on how you have been impacted by this crisis. Please click below to access our public survey – your voice is important!
“Equality of Rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States or by any state on account of sex.”
The ERA Coalition is comprised of some 200 national and local partner and supporter organizations across the country, including CCSWG, representing millions of advocates working for the equality of all. This is a very critical time for the Equal Rights Amendment. The U.S. House has removed the ERA time limit and now the U.S. Senate must act.
2020-2021 Commission Meetings
Go to Meeting Notices for the annual Commission meeting schedule, meeting notices, and materials. View all Commission Posts and search our directory for local women’s commissions.
April 12, 2021
11AM – 1PM
September 28, 2021
11AM – 1PM
June 14, 2021
11AM – 1PM
December 6, 2021
11AM – 1PM
About the Commission
For more than 50 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.
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Newsroom
Check out what’s happening in the CCSWG community. Access announcements, official statements, and campaign launches. Explore our network through attending CCSWG events all across the state. Find anything from Press Releases, News, Events, and Archives here.
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Resources
US Department of Labor Women's Bureau
MSMU Status of Women and Girls Report
CA Women's Well-Being Index
CA State Legislative Women's Caucus
Contact Us
Address
925 L Street #345
Sacramento, CA 95814
info@women.ca.gov
Phone Number
(916) 496 – 5770
