Permanent Commission on the Status of Women

I recently came across the site for the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW). It consists of several sections, including Civil Rights, Leadership and Democracy, Women and Business Development, and Women & Girls in Education.

According to its site:

"The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) was established by the State Legislature in 1973. Seventeen appointed volunteer Commissioners join a staff and volunteers to work to eliminate sex discrimination in Connecticut. They are to inform leaders about the nature and scope of discrimination, to serve as a liaison between government and private interest groups concerned with services for women, to promote consideration of women for governmental positions, and to work with state agencies to access programs and practices as they affect women."

In addition to a monthly e-newsletter, the PCSW publishes annual reports and directories. One if its most recent publications is the 2009 Directory of Women's Organizations in Connecticut, which may be viewed for free online.

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