City of Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women

05/19/2023

Let's hear it for our 33rd Annual Pioneer Women Awardees!

Thank you Mayor Karen Bass and the LA City Council for nominating these amazing women and celebrating with our Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department. We are honored to uplift and share the stories of these remarkable women in Los Angeles.

05/19/2023

12/12/2022

The 2022 Pioneer Women Awards are here!

Earlier this year, we honored women from across the City of Los Angeles for the 2022 Pioneer Women Awards, with the theme "Disruptors: Women in Action." Learn more about the incredible honorees in the video below!

Thank you to everyone who participated - and to the women building a better LA!

Original record date: September 30, 2022.

The Commission on the Status of Women is proud to present the 2022 Pioneer Women Awards. This years theme "Disruptors: Women in Action" showcases amazing wom...

05/04/2022

A message from President of the LA Commission on the Status of Women Jackie Filla:

"The Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women was established 47 years ago. This is the first time in our history that abortion rights may no longer be upheld by the Supreme Court. This draft decision flies in the face of precedent, common sense and women's freedom.

It cannot be forgotten that the women who will be most harmed by this decision are poor women, young women and women of color - all of whom deserve the right to shape their own lives.

We in the City of Los Angeles recognize that women's rights are human rights, and we remain committed to reproductive freedom and the right to safe medical procedures."

03/08/2022

Today is , and there are so many ways to get involved.

Since the first International Women's Day over a century ago, women in the United States have gained the right to vote, gained increased economic empowerment, and reached new levels of leadership and influence.

But women continue to face discrimination, bias and sexism. Help us by getting involved in supporting women at

International Women's Day 2022 theme is 'Break the Bias' - |

03/08/2022

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The Commission of the Status of Women is proud to advance the issues of women and girls throughout Los Angeles, and work with Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department to expand equity & opportunity for all.

https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.org/commissions/commission-status-women

01/19/2022

Congratulations Kristen Crowley, set to become LA's first female Fire Chief.

Today, Mayor Eric Garcetti and Council President Nury Martinez nominated Kristen Crowley, a longtime member of the Los Angeles Fire Department, to replace Chief Ralph Terrazas, who is retiring.

This makes Kristen Crowley the first woman to hold the post in the fire department's 136-year history.

As we heard today, every girl in Los Angeles can now know that she, too can serve as fire chief. Congratulations, Kristen!

11/08/2021

Please join us in welcoming our newest Commissioner, Myesha Ward!

03/25/2021

One week left to nominate your SHERO of Los Angeles!

The City of Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women is taking nominations until March 31st for Sheroes in the Time of COVID-19 awards. Anyone who identifies as a woman and lives or works in the City of LA is eligible.

Nominate an outstanding Angelena today!

ABOUT THE AWARD The pandemic has caused tremendous disruption, loss and sorrow. It has changed our day to day lives with the closure of businesses, schools and it has restricted our ability to gather and be social. This pandemic has called many of us to take on new roles, conduct our old roles diffe...

03/08/2021

Women have done so much during this pandemic, and suffered disproportionate economic pain - and yet, so many women in Los Angeles continue to serve their community.

Do you know an Angelena who has made a significant impact during COVID-19? Let us know for our Sheroes in the Time of COVID-19 Awards.

The LACSW will accept nominations thru the month of March from the community and recognize the stories of 20 Angelinas who have performed acts of kindness and worked tirelessly to help the City overcome COVID-19.

Nominate your shero below!

ABOUT THE AWARD The pandemic has caused tremendous disruption, loss and sorrow. It has changed our day to day lives with the closure of businesses, schools and it has restricted our ability to gather and be social. This pandemic has called many of us to take on new roles, conduct our old roles diffe...

03/08/2021

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The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was established in 1975 with the mission to advance the general welfare of women and girls in the Los Angeles community and to ensure that all women have full and equal participation in City government.

Learn more about our commission at https://civilandhumanrights.lacity.org/commissions/commission-status-women


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