Commission on the Status of Women

The Commission on the Status of Women encourages you to get involved and use your voice! Why does civic engagement matter?

• Advocating for yourself is about shaping the world you want to live in.
• Our voices force those with power to be accountable.
• When you stand up for your rights and values, you inspire others to also take action. One voice can create a ripple effect.
• From the Civil Rights Movement to recent climate strikes and gun control advocacy, history has shown that young voices spark real change when they come together.

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The Commission on the Status of Women launched a movement to build women's economic power in San Mateo County. This effort started in 2022 with a work plan on financial resiliency, assessing the impact of COVID-19 on women's employment, remote work, childcare, and wages. In 2023, the Commission focused on the wealth gap and the impact of childcare and caregiving on women and families as the top two issues that drive inequity and affect lifelong well-being. In October of 2024, the Commission published "Fund the Future: A Call for Durable & Coordinated Investment in Child Care & Women’s Economic Health in San Mateo County" and presented to the Board of Supervisors. They responded with a Women and Children's Action Plan that is now underway. The work has only just begun. We are presenting our findings to employers, educators, and business leaders. We are learning how, with collaboration and partnership, advancing equality for women is something we must do together and in community.