Hosting Seventh Annual Women’s Advocacy Day
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and their supporters will join together in the Great Hall at the State House on May 16, 2018 from 9:30am to 2pm to advocate for legislation that advances women’s rights and equalities. The Commission will also release key findings from 2017-2018 in collaboration with its eight regional commissions from throughout the Commonwealth. The speaking program will include Commission Chair Margot Parrot, whose remarks will be followed by those of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators.
Commissioners and legislators will share information regarding the status of women in Massachusetts, reporting on findings collected from public hearings hosted over the course of the year throughout the Commonwealth, and make recommendations regarding policy that would affect positive change on behalf of women and their families.??
After formal remarks, members of the commissions and supporters will visit legislators to discuss the following legislation: paid family medical leave, childcare for parents who run for office, equality in disability insurance, and youth health education.
The MCSW invites members of the community to attend and participate in its Seventh Annual Advocacy Day and stand in support of women throughout Massachusetts. For more information, or to register for the event, please contact the MCSW by phone 617-626-6520, email mcsw@state.ma.us, or visit www.mass.gov/women.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities.??The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.