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DC Commission for Women
The DC Commission for Women is an advocacy agency that serves as a resource center and facilitator for planning and action to solve problems facing women today. The DC Commission for Women exists to ensure fairness and equality in the workplace and community.
General Status and Leadership
The DC Commission for Women was created in 1967 by order of the Commissioners under the name of the DC Commission on the Status of Women Act, and was adopted by the City Council in 1978.
A 21 member Commission, representing the city’s eight Wards, is reflective of the race, ethnic background and age of the city’s female population. Its members are appointed by the Mayor, with recommendations from Commission members, and confirmed by the DC Council. The Commissioners work without compensation and they reflect a vast amount of experience in community services, education, law and social welfare.
Because of the unique role the District government plays as the “Federal City,” the Commission also serves as a state Commission for Women. This means that the Commission serves on the locals as well as the national level and is part of an international Women’s Movement. Exchange of information, studies, research projects, and programs is made with other city and county Commissions for Women. The DC Commission for Women is a member of the National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW).
Women’s issues are addressed by the DC Commission for Women, and its activities include
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Gathering and disseminating information,
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Making resource referrals,
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Organizing educational seminars,
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Organizing forums and workshops, and
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Developing study/research groups, interest groups and task forces.
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