Commission on the Status of Women

We ensure women and girls equal economic, social, political and educational opportunities in San Francisco.

Meetings

Schedule & Comments on Agenda Items

We meet on fourth Wednesdays from 5-7 PM.
Email comments on agenda items to DOSW@sfgov.org by 5 pm the day before a meeting.

Accessibility

For those attending in person, City Hall has ramps at the Grove, Van Ness, and McAllister entrances.

Call the Commission Secretary at (415) 252-2570, or email dosw@sfgov.org, to ask for:

Assistive listening devices
Real time captioning
ASL interpreters
Readers
Large print agendas
Other accommodations

You must ask at least 3 days before the meeting.

Upcoming meetings

Commission on the Status of Women Regular April Meeting

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024, 5:00 pm

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Past meetings

Commission on the Status of Women Regular March Meeting

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024, 5:00 pm

Cancelled

Commission on the Status of Women Regular February Meeting

Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024, 5:00 pm

Commission on the Status of Women Special February Meeting

Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024, 5:00 pm

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Resources

Reports

2021 Human Trafficking in San Francisco Report (English)

San Francisco Mayor's Task Force on Anti-Human Trafficking Releases Data Report on Human Trafficking in San Francisco. The report details the number and types of Human trafficking survivors identified by government and community-based agencies in San Francisco in 2021.

2023 SF Domestic Violence Death Review Team (DVDRT) Pilot Report

Report reviews a DV case where victim was murdered by her ex after multiple 911 calls and SFPD visits to the home. Includes recommendations for reducing lethal DV incidents.

Representation of Women in City Property 2022 (English)

report on representation of women in public spaces including buildings, streets, works of art and parks

About

Mission:

Tasked with helping to transform San Francisco into a fully gender equitable City, the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women champions the equitable treatment and advancement of women and girls across social, economic and political indexes through policies, programs and legislation, both within City and County government and in the private sector.

Vision:

We envision a world where equality for women, girls and nonbinary people is woven into every fabric of our society. We have full agency and autonomy over our bodies and the power to shape and control our futures and our livelihoods.

Learn more about us