Vermont Commission on Women monitors the progress of hundreds of bills each session. In this blog post, we summarize and provide status updates on the legislation we believe is most critical and interesting to our readers.
The Vermont Commission on Women has a job opening for a Communications & Outreach Coordinator. We’re looking for an energetic, skilled, and resourceful person who is dedicated to gender equity and social justice to join our tight-knit, highly collaborative team.
The Vermont Commission on Women is traveling to Bennington, and you’re invited!
With the kick off of the legislative session last week the Vermont Paid Leave Coalition hit the ground running. With overwhelming support from the House, we are turning our attention to supporting the Senate, asking them to take up H. 66.
Yesterday, AARP released a new poll that confirms something we’ve known all along: Vermonters overwhelmingly support paid leave.
The Vermont Commission on Women (VCW) is pleased to announce a comprehensive statewide tour to engage with Vermont residents in person through a series of public forums, and with a virtual option. This initiative is aimed at fostering an open dialogue and collaborating with Vermont residents to address key issues and gather valuable feedback.
Vermont Commission on Women will be in Rutland next week, and we want to hear from you!
The Vermont Commission on Women (VCW), state government’s independent non-partisan commission advancing rights and opportunities for Vermont women and girls welcomes new leadership. Two years ago, VCW made the change from a singular leadership to multiple Chairs, as a way to share decision-making and leadership responsibilities. In 2021, VCW elected Co-Chairs Lisa Senecal of Craftsbury, Kiah Morris of Burlington, and Kellie B. Campbell of Georgie to lead.
The Vermont Commission on Women extends our deepest sympathies to all who have lost homes, pets, property, and livelihoods during the recent flooding. We have compiled a list of resources that may be of help to Vermonters in these extremely difficult times.
On June 21, 2023, the Vermont Commission on Women (VCW) voted to adopt a policy statement that supports transgender individuals in various ways.
Developed by the Commission’s Health Equity Committee, the policy states:
Happy Women’s History Month! From three women-serving organizations, we hope you will take some time to celebrate and recognize the women and girls in your life by getting involved in gender equity efforts actively happening here in Vermont. Check out our list of ten ways you can get engaged, choose one or more, and share with friends and family.
