Erie County Commission on the Status of Women

The Commission on the Status of Women works to assure that the women of Erie County have full participation on the issues that have an impact on their lives.

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Join us as we start our "Women Wednesday" highlights - Each week, we will be sharing a spotlight on trailblazing women’s history, news, events, & more!

#WomenWednesday

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This #WomenWednesday we highlight another missed figure in our history, Sarah Miriam Peale. According to @artnet, she was one of the most pioneering of all the artists in the (Peale) family legacy.

Learn more about this trailblazing woman at https://t.co/rlg4sUqSoB

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Women and Work: Creating Sustainable Models to Support Women’s Advancement in the Workplace

Please join the ECCSW for a roundtable discussion series focusing on women in the workplace. The event will be held at the Buffalo History Museum on June 18, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

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Mother’s Day provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on & honor the role of mothers in our own families & in the rich & complicated history of our nation.  Explore more  from the @smithsonian American Women’s History Museum at https://t.co/ypsi41zrRj #WomenWednesday

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It’s #WomenWednesday & over the next few weeks we will be highlighting a series of columns from The 19th News, which look to celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary & dive into the history of our democracy. Starting with Elizabeth Freeman! Full article > https://t.co/GLabltHuyc

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Join us for Menopause and the Buffalo Woman, an evening of community, connection and empowerment focused on midlife, menopause and whole-person wellness.

Come learn, connect, and help advance women’s health in our community. Registration requested. https://t.co/QLwlxXdy1Y...

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For #WomenWednesday this week, we want to shine a light on women’s contributions & the impact they had on modern science. Learn more about how women worked as human computers from the @smithsonian American Women’s History Museum at https://t.co/mrLd0azbkB

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Today is AANHPI Women’s Equal Pay Day, the day we recognize the continued inequality in pay that Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women face. Learn more from the @NAPAWF at https://t.co/9VrNyhVioc #AANHPIEqualPay

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As WHM comes to an end, we are honored to celebrate the diverse contributions of women who are leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational, and social justice movements. Watch the ECCSW Annual Kick-off & Awards Event recap at https://t.co/ojqag7bLYn

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The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 legacy honoree and acknowledge all of the honorees' contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’.

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#WomensHistoryMonth

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The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 honorees and acknowledge their contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’.

https://t.co/AInCDJr8Gw

#WomensHistoryMonth

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March 26 is All Women's Equal Pay Day 2026. It marks the current state of the gender pay gap for women: 81% for full-time, year-round workers and 76% for all workers (including part-time and seasonal). To learn more about pay equity, visit our website at https://t.co/sQJFWHNg8T

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The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 honorees and acknowledge their contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’.

https://t.co/AInCDJr8Gw

#WomensHistoryMonth

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During WHM, we will be highlighting the efforts of the @smithsonian American Women’s History Museum with the “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence” project. Watch the full interview with Dwana Franklin-Davis at https://t.co/FpKKgLbzjV

#WomenWednesday #WomensHistoryMonth

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During WHM, we want to celebrate our own local trailblazing women. This week, we spotlight Jane Hartney.

To hear her story and learn more about Living Trailblazing Women of WNY Project, visit our website at https://t.co/KHnJ2kmCc7

#TrailblazingTuesday #WomensHistoryMonth

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The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 honorees and acknowledge their contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’.
https://t.co/AInCDJr8Gw
#womenshistorymonth

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During WHM, we will be highlighting the efforts of the
@smithsonian American Women’s History Museum with the “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence” project. Watch the full interview with Ai-jen Poo at https://t.co/kxmQK8lWQb
#WomenWednesday #WomensHistoryMonth

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During Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate our own local trailblazing women. This week, we spotlight Barbara Seals Nevergold. To hear her story & learn more about Living Trailblazing Women of WNY Project, visit our website at https://t.co/N6pTHy8qda #WomensHistoryMonth

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Meet the Monuments! Geraldine “Gawö:sid-tah” Green, Longhouse Leader & Faithkeeper

To learn more about the Trailblazing Women of Western New York Monument Project, visit our website at https://t.co/h9rfwNLEli

#WomensHistoryMonth

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The @ECCStatusWomen would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 honorees and acknowledge their contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’.

#WomensHistoryMonth

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During WHM, we will be highlighting the efforts of the @smithsonian American Women’s History Museum with the “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence” project. Watch the full interview with Jaime Gloshay at https://t.co/GJWklngbVF
#WomenWednesday #WomensHistoryMonth