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September 18, 2024 | Human Resources Department

2024 Ballot Measures: Pros and Cons Presented by the League of Women Voters on October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm

The Commission on the Status of Women, The Commission on Human Rights, and the League of Women Voters of Marin & Sonoma Counties as they present a non-partisan and unbiased look at the Pros & Cons of the ten state ballot propositions and three Sonoma county-wide measures that will appear on the November 5th ballot. Read full story


May 30, 2024 | Human Resources Department

Special breakfast event 2023 report on the Status of Women in Sonoma County

The Report draws on data from the Voices of Sonoma County Women 2021 research project and the September 2022 release of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) to paint a comprehensive picture of the post-pandemic experiences of women in our county. Our committee is currently focused on collaborating with community organizations to develop actionable insights and policy recommendations based on our data. We hope that the Report will empower local leaders to pursue equitable policy solutions for women in our community. Read full story


January 30, 2023 | Human Resources Department

Commission on the Status of Women, Sonoma County Spirit Award

The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is proud to announce our third annual Sonoma County Spirit Award! We are excited to recognize five outstanding leaders in 2023 and continue to highlight people improving the lives of women and girls for years to come. Winners will be announced and presented at the March 2023 Commission on the Status of Women meeting. Read full story


January 20, 2023 | Human Resources Department

Junior Commission on the Status of Women 2023-2024

High school students who wish to advocate for the rights of women and girls. Junior Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications for the 2023-2043 term. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 24, 2023 Read full story


July 25, 2022 | Human Resources Department

Commission on the Status of Women, Sonoma County Spirit Award

The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women is excited to open up nominations for our second annual Sonoma County Spirit Award! This award was created to honor people in our community who uplift, empower, and support women and girls in Sonoma County. Read full story


June 23, 2022 | Human Resources Department

Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women Awarded Competitive Women’s Recovery Response Grant!

The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the competitive Women’s Recovery Response Grant (WRRG)! Awarded by the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, the WRRG is a first-of-its-kind grant opportunity dedicated to supporting women’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story


January 27, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Women’s Future Is Bright as These Girls’ Smiles!

The future of women’s rights does indeed look bright in thecompetent, committed, collaborative hands of Sonoma County’s 2018-19  Junior Commissioners on the Status of Women. Read full story


January 27, 2020 | Human Resources Department

Commission on the Status ofWomen Accepting Applications for the 2020-21 Junior Commissioner Project

Commission on the Status ofWomen Accepting Applications for the 2020-21 Junior Commissioner Project Read full story


February 25, 2019 | Human Resources Department

Attention Sonoma County Women: Speak Up, So CSW Can Speak Out on Your Behalf!

All local women are encouraged to participate in the Voices of Sonoma County Women project, sponsored by the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Read full story


February 24, 2019 | Human Resources Department

Commission on the Status ofWomen Accepting Applications for the 2019-20 Junior Commissioner Project

Commission on the Status ofWomen Accepting Applications for the 2019-20 Junior Commissioner Project Read full story