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Nov 14 2024

The Washington State Women’s Commission extends our congratulations to Governor-elect Bob Ferguson. As Washington’s Attorney General, Ferguson has shown a commitment to upholding legal protections for Washington... more

Nov 5 2024

"Blueprints for Success," held on October 18th,  brought middle and high school girls from across Southwest Washington to Clark College’s Columbia Tech Center where they spent the morning connecting with inspiring women who are excelling... more

Oct 21 2024

The most watched and most attended WNBA season in over two decades wrapped up on Sunday with the New York Liberty taking home the victory.

Building on the momentum of a historic... more

Sep 30 2024

On Thursday, September 26th, the Washington State Women’s Commission had the incredible honor of presenting at Governor Jay Inslee's 82nd and final Public Performance Review (PPR).

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Sep 18 2024

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The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is entering a new chapter... more
Aug 29 2024

We are thrilled to announce the addition of three remarkable women to the Washington State Women’s Commission. Each of these leaders brings a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to advocacy, and a passion for empowering women in their... more

Aug 13 2024

Last week, the Women’s Commissioners and staff gathered for an inspiring and productive Summer Plenary Retreat at the McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell.

The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) regularly hosts public meetings... more

Aug 1 2024

This past weekend, the Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) kicked off the Eastern Washington leg of the Activate 3.8 campaign in Spokane. Partnering with Gonzaga University’s Women Lead program and the Girl... more

Jul 2 2024

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

Jun 26 2024

Washington State Women’s Commission announces Activate 3.8 campaign

 

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May 31 2024

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Meet Olivia!

Hello! My name is Olivia Efird, and... more

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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