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The Department on the Status of Women aims to ensure equitable treatment and foster the advancement of women and girls throughout San Francisco through policies, legislation, and programs, both within City and County government and in the private sector, that focus on populations in need.
NEWS AND EVENTS
* The 2010-2011 Directory of Social Services for Women in San Francisco is here! Download a copy or bookmark the page for quick reference to hundreds of listings of local services geared toward women and girls, including counseling, employment services, shelter and housing support, health services, youth and children services, and much more.
* Women in Power Breakfast draws 50 Women Leaders. On June 24, 2010, the Department hosted the First Annual Women’s Power Breakfast. Held at the offices of Duane Morris, LLP, the breakfast convened 50 prominent women from the San Francisco Bay Area. The Department shared groundbreaking work to promote women’s human rights, advance gender budgeting within the City Government, and end human trafficking, among other topics. The event brought together an amazing group of women, including Human Rights Commissioner Linda Richardson, WILD for Human Rights Executive Director Allison Davenport, and Aide to Senator Dianne Feinstein Christine Epres, as well as our own Commissioners Julie Soo and Andrea Shorter, to network and share ideas to advance the status of women in San Francisco and beyond.
* Find us on Facebook! Show your support - become a fan! This is a great way to stay connected to the work of the Department.
* The Department has been an international player this year. Read all about the Department's presentations and work with the United Nations, Global Compact, and other international audiences in 2010.
* San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking: Our newest project, a partnership with over 20 City and community agencies to eradicate human trafficking and support survivors, is now on Facebook - become a Fan! Also, check out the SFCAHT page on the Human Rights Commission's website.
* Board of Supervisors Hearing on "Courage to Change" highlights domestic violence policy reforms. On August 2, 2010, the Public Safety Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors heard a presentation of "Courage to Change: Final Report of the San Francisco Domestic Violence Victim Safety and Accountability Audit Implementation Committee." This report documents over 2 years of work by the Justice and Courage Oversight Panel to implement recommendations of the landmark 2006 Safety Audit.
* Upcoming Events
4th Annual San Francisco Women's Policy Summit: "Empowerment and Access"
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
For 3 years, the Women's Policy Summit has convened an exciting group of leaders to build networks, outline policy issues, and encourage elected officials and candidates for office to support the future of women and families in San Francisco. This year, the Summit will unite an even larger group from the women's community and its allies to address gender parity in politics and business, affordable housing, education, safety, and how to build community through urban development. For questions, please email PolicySummit@sfwpc.org.
Friends of the COSW 2010 CEDAW Awards Gala Luncheon
Monday, October 18, 2010
The Friends of the Commission will be holding the 2010 CEDAW Awards Gala Luncheon on Monday, October 18. Barbara Krumsiek, CEO of Calvert Asset Management, will attend, and First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom will serve as Honorary Chair at the event. The luncheon will be held in the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom on the 15th Floor of the Merchants Exchange Building, 465 California Street, in downtown San Francisco. Registration is now open at www.friendscosw.org.
* New from our Partners:
LEAP (Look to End Abuse Permanently), a program of the Department of Public Health, has produced a new resource for survivors of domestic violence and advocates. My Safety Plan will help a survivor take the steps necessary to protect herself and find safety. Visit www.leapsf.org to download the Spanish or English resource.
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