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Our latest reports highlighting our work, priorities, and what we’ve heard from women across Washington.

Cover page of the Washington State Women's Commission "Safety and Stability," dated November 2025 to January 2026. The cover features the Commission’s purple and teal "W" logo at the top, with large, outlined numbers "2026" positioned vertically along the right side over a grey colored background.

By The Numbers

Report Reveals What’s at Stake for Crime Victims
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Headshot of new Commissioners Gauri Locker and Quiana Daniels.

Announcements

New Commissioners Bring Expertise in Maternal Health and Law
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Policy lead Samantha Grono shares testimony in support of SB 5917

Commission Highlights

Bill Improving Access to WA’s Abortion Stockpile Heads to Committee Vote
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Women's Caucus members pose together on stair holding up group's t-shirt.

Announcements

Washington’s First-Ever Women’s Caucus Holds Inaugural Meeting
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Announcements

Women’s Commission Responds to Threats to Somali Daycare Providers
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Mountain reflected over lake and evergreen tree line. Photo taken by Tribal Liaison Mishani Jack-Gonzalez.

Commission Highlights

Launching Our Tribal Consultation Guidelines: Mishani Jack-Gonzalez Leads the Way
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Commission Highlights

Community Forum Recap: Co-Creating Solutions
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Women’s Stories

The Federal Shutdown and Its Impact on Health Care, Women, Children, and Families
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By The Numbers

Important Updates and Resources Under the Federal Government Shutdown
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Mentor guides opportunity affair attendee on ways to improve her resume.

Commission Highlights

Dress for Success Seattle Connects Women to Resources for Economic Independence
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Moderator and three panelists are visible at the WA Women's Foundation Convening are visible. Most are laughing including the speaker and another is clapping.

Commission Highlights

Washington Women’s Foundation “State of Women in WA” Panel Brings Truth and Hope
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Announcements

Launching Where It Matters Most: WSWC’s Resource Center Comes to Community 
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