OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State has one of the worst gender wage gaps in the nation. On Friday June 28th, the Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) officially launched Activate 3.8: The Pay Equity Tour, a statewide... more
What's New
Jun 26 2024
Washington State Women’s Commission announces Activate 3.8 campaign
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May 31 2024
May 13 2024
Washington State Women’s Commission staff and commissioners convened in Moses Lake at the end of April for our quarterly plenary meeting.
Learnings
Every plenary meeting includes presentations from organizations and... more
May 5 2024
The Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) reports that murder is the third leading cause of death for Native women. In the institute’s... more
Apr 17 2024
Dr. Rachel Chapman is an activist, artist, poet, and associate professor at the University of Washington. She has over 20 years of experience studying health systems and teaching about the disparities within.
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This year, Governor Jay Inslee officially proclaimed March “Women MAKING History Month.” This change from Women’s... more
Mar 11 2024
Top Diplomats shed light on global priorities and challenges for gender equity.
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Mar 5 2024
Olympia, WA – Washington State Women’s Commission kicked of the state’s first-ever “Women MAKING History” month with a half-day event dedicated to the incredible women... more
Feb 29 2024
Click the link below to see all the work the Women's Commission has accomplished in our first 5 years as an agency!
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May 31 2023
We asked newly appointed Executive Director of the Washington State Women's Commission, Grace Yoo, to answer a few questions to help the community to get to know her!
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May 15 2023
On April 14, 2023, the Washington State Women’s Commission held its quarterly plenary meeting both in person in Olympia, and virtually via Zoom.
Partner Presentations
Throughout the morning, commissioners received updates... more
May 15 2023
The Women’s Commission was thrilled to be present for Governor Inslee's bill signing for several bills that are essential for ensuring access to reproductive and gender-affirming care, as well as safety from gun violence, for Washington residents... more
May 12 2023
On April 13, 2023, the Washington State Women’s Commission partnered with the Center for Women and Democracy and the KD Hall Foundation to host "... more
Apr 24 2023
Gov. Jay Inslee today named Grace Yoo director of the Washington State Women's Commission, effective May 22. She replaces Regina Malveaux, who left the commission in February. Kelly Wicker, the governor's... more
