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A Voice for Women and Girls in Washington

The Women’s Commission works to ensure state policies and programs reflect and respond to the real needs of women and girls, particularly those from historically excluded communities.

Our Focus Areas

Through targeted initiatives in Health, Safety, and Economic Well-Being, we inform policy and systems change—while our Resource Center helps connect women to the programs and support they need.

Safety

Supporting survivors and eradicating all forms of gender-based violence.

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Health

Working for health equity, bodily autonomy, and funding for services.

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Economic Well-Being

Promoting economic opportunity and security for all Washington women.

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Resource Center

Information and opportunities that benefit, support, and uplift women.

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New Team Member

Meet Haily Perkins

Haily Perkins, Ph.D., just joined the Women’s Commission as our Policy and Operations specialist.

Meet Haily

AANHPI Heritage Month

AA & NH/PI Women Small Business Workshop

For AANHPI Heritage Month 2026, we partnered with the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and other state agencies to create a workshop that celebrates, supports and aims foster the growth of AANHPI women small business owners.

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News & Reports

The latest stories, statistics, and updates reflecting the experiences of women and guiding the work of the Commission.

 

Governor Bob Ferguson stands at podium next to large crowd of women.
Health
Washington leads the nation with Executive Order to support workers navigating menopause
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Women working in Washington's public sector gather at the state capitol for a training.
Economic Well-Being
Black Women in Washington’s Public Sector Gather to Address Workplace Inequities and Build Solutions
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Economic Well-Being
Washington Returns to 2nd Widest Wage Gap in the Nation
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