MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women

The MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women, established on January 8, 2015, gives voice to all women in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts.

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Our Commission's official statement regarding last week's leak of Justice Alito's draft:

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Welcome to this week's social media directors for the MWCSW--Anjali Batra and Tomo Oga--both from Hopkinton! Anjali and Tomo, who are both members of our Athena Council, will be taking over the Commission's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter this week! Please show them some love!

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The MWCSW's Athena Council will be taking over our social media platforms for the ENTIRE month of February! Named for the Greek Goddess of War, Wisdom, Law & Justice and Inspiration, the Athena Council is the next line of defense in gender equity and women's advocacy!

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Thanks to our amazing interns--Nicole, Deirdre and Rianna for hosting our commission's first ever girls' virtual listening circle! Last night, we had 25 girls from around the region come to share their experiences and challenges girls as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A very special thank you to all of our esteemed panelists-- Maureen Belger, Colin Gallant, Patricia Hohl, Marcy Ostrow, Lucia Panichella and to Rep. Hannah Kane for joining our virtual conversation tonight!

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Attention MetroWest Girls! How is Covid-19 impacting your lives and those of your peers/friends/siblings? Please join us for a virtual discussion hosted by our teen interns--Nicole, Rianna and Deirdre! We can't wait to hear from you! Register for May 28 @ 7 PM timeslot!

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What are you doing on Thursday, May 14 at noon? Come join us for a conversation. Share how Covid-19 is affecting you and other women in the region! https://t.co/ju3pHnECE4

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We hope you will join the MW Commission on the Status of Women for our virtual meeting to discuss these issues being held on Thursday, May 20th. Get more information on this event, and register using the following link:
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Feminists from head to toe!

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Social Distancing can't keep our squad apart! Virtual Meeting in April 2020

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Our Commissioners joined by Rep. Maria Robinson, Rep. Jack Lewis and Rep. Carmine Gentile at the Reproductive Justice Forum on Feb. 25, 2020

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The Lady Commissioners of the MWCSW with Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer--Feb. 25, 2020

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Legislative Breakfast hosted by the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women in April 2019

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Panelists discussing Revenge Porn and Teen Sexting at the MWCSW's September 2018 Public Forum

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Senator Becca Rausch and our esteemed panelists at the MWCSW Reproductive Justice Forum on November 6, 2019

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We are working for YOU!

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Please join us for an important conversation about how Covid-19 is affecting women's support services in the MetroWest!