Advisory Groups, Authorities, & Commissions
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
CSW Works to advance initiatives and policies that empower women and serves as a community advocate and resource on the social and economic interests of all Arlington women.
CSW focuses on the following issues:
- Violence against women (sexual and domestic violence and street harassment)
- Women’s health and access to health care
- Awareness and prevention of gender discrimination
- Economic opportunities for women
- Housing and transportation
- Care-giving (place-based living, and childcare)
- Education
News From CSW
Next Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM
Courthouse Plaza, Azalea Room, 2100 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA
The Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women will continue to accept nominations for the 2012 Women of Vision Awards through Friday, February 17th, 5:00 PM. In 2012 nominations will be accepted in three categories: Business, Non-profit, and Government. The nominees will be evaluated based on the Award Criteria established by the Commission.
The 26th Annual Women of Vision Awards: Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment reception and award presentation will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 6:30pm. The event will be held at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association located at 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia.
Topics of Interest
Commission Activities
Women of Vision Awards, Notable Women, Marshall Scholarships
About the Commission
Commission Background, Members' Profiles
Get In Touch
For more information, please contact:
Commission Chair - Sarah Mysiewicz cswarlington@gmail.com
Staff Liaison - Diane Gates dgates (at) arlingtonva.us
Recommended Links in areas of interest to women
Affiliations, Business, General Interest, Health, International Women's Rights,
Military
CONTACT US
Arlington Commission
on the Status of Women
2100 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 406
Arlington, VA 22201
Contact:
Diane Gates (Staff Liaison)
Adult Services Librarian
Department of Libraries
TEL: 703-228-5955
FAX: 703-228-5962
E-mail:
dgates (at) arlingtonva.us
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Caroline GaryTracy Gorman
Jessica Hart
Voncille Hines
Marguerete Luter
Sarah Mysiewicz, Chair
Atima Omara-Alwala
Samantha Sewell
Jennifer Vasquez
