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Celebrating 60 Years of Impact
For 60 years, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls has served as a vital voice for equity, access, and justice. Throughout its history, the Commission evolved to meet the challenges of the time – from advocating for the rights of homemakers and women entering the workforce, championing some of the strongest equal pay protections in the nation, overseeing a groundbreaking Equal Pay Task Force, advocating for paid family leave and caregiving support; supporting access to menstrual products for students, eliminating the Pink Tax, and expanding healthcare access through the College Student Right to Access Act; the Commission has consistently championed the rights and provided opportunities to enhance the well-being of women and girls. Learn more.
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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