Arlington Commission on the Status of Women

Arlington Commission on the Status of Women The Commission advises the County on violence against women, healthcare, gender discrimination, economic opportunities, caregiving and education issues.

Abouth the Commission:
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) consists of volunteer members appointed by the Arlington County Board for three-year terms. The Commission was first established in 1974 as an advisory committee to the County Board. In 1980, the Board redesigned the committee as a permanent commission to advise the County on a variety of issues affecting women today. A Resource &

Advocate:
The Commission serves as a community resource and advocate for women seeking to continuously advance and inform women in Arlington County on legal and human rights, economic equality, equal employment, and state legislation. Since its inception, the Commission has addressed a number of needs and concerns in the community. The Commission works to maintain an active voice in state legislation by continuously expressing opinions and suggestions for the County Board on legislative bills. Past issues in legislative bills supported by the Commission include, reactivation and funding of the Virginia Commission on Women; increasing penalties of stalking with a weapon; reducing state sales tax on food; and supporting victim participation and plea agreements. An Advisor:
CSW advises other County advisory groups, as well as the community, on issues of concern to women and serves as a liaison to help the County address these issues. The Commission carries out these functions through public forums, reports to the County Board, public appearances, cooperative efforts with the County and other local women’s organizations, and developing workshops that address diverse issues of concern for the community such as, health, financial, and safety issues.

05/05/2026

Flash back to last Thursday where the community came together for survivors at the 2026 Take Back the Night. A huge thank you to for their work each and every year. Remember: we believe you. You are not alone. 🩵🩵🩵🩵

📣 Save the Date: 2026 Take Back the Night RallyJoin us for this year’s Anti-rape Rally Take Back the Night as we come to...
04/09/2026

📣 Save the Date: 2026 Take Back the Night Rally

Join us for this year’s Anti-rape Rally Take Back the Night as we come together to raise awareness, support survivors, and stand against sexual violence.

We are honored to welcome guest speaker Stephen Snyder-Hill.

If you’re interested in sharing your voice, we invite you to sign up in advance to speak out:
👉 https://rallyagainstrape.org/speak-out/

🗓️ April 30, 2026

We hope to see you there as we stand together in strength, solidarity, and support. 💜

03/27/2026

Through her leadership, passion, mentorship and commitment to our community, Valeria Lopez is making a lasting impact in Arlington. We were proud to honor her at this year’s Women of Vision Awards.

🎥 Watch her story and hear what inspires her vision for the future.

03/27/2026

We are proud to recognize Paula Fynboh as a 2026 Woman of Vision.

Her dedication, leadership, and impact exemplify the strength and vision that drive our community forward.

📽️ Learn more about her work and the inspiration behind it.

03/27/2026

This week, we had the honor of celebrating incredible women who are shaping our community for the better.

Monica Lozano Caldera, is our 2026 Women of Vision Government honorees. Her work reminds us what’s possible when vision meets action.

▶️ Watch and be inspired.

Is your name on the board as a woman who inspires others? ♥️🧡💛💚🩵
08/17/2025

Is your name on the board as a woman who inspires others? ♥️🧡💛💚🩵

We think period products should be 🆓. Stop by our table if you agree. We’re at the Arlington County Fair in the indoor (...
08/16/2025

We think period products should be 🆓. Stop by our table if you agree.

We’re at the Arlington County Fair in the indoor (air conditioned) exhibition hall.

Arlington County Fair. Lots of community input!
08/16/2025

Arlington County Fair. Lots of community input!

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