Upcoming Events Presented By The FRIENDS
of the Commission on the Status of Women
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Meet and Greet FRIENDS of the Commission on the Status of Women
April 16 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm We warmly invite you to a networking lunch hour. Meet and hear from our newest board of directors, Susan A. Anthony and Nancy Ko Masuda and bide farewell to Commissioner Andrea Shorter whose tenure with the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women ended on March 31st. |
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Conversations with Exceptional Women
April 22 | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm via Zoom Please join us for a lively discussion on successful careers in firefighting and construction with San Francisco Fire Department Chief Jeanine Nicholson, Lieutenant Julie De Jarlais and Turner Construction Operations Manager Leah Turner-Jenkins. |
As a result of on-going concerns regarding COVID-19 and the need for physical distancing, there are no in-person AAUW Work Smart workshops at this time.
Help us close the gender wage gap and continue to present Salary Negotiation Workshops to more women. |
FREE Salary Negotiation Webinars Designed for Women
Negotiating With Confidence
Registration for our monthly webinar will open soon. In the meantime, check out our self-paced workshop online.
If you are not able to join us for a facilitated webinar, consider taking the on-going, self-paced workshop online.
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*Both events are part of the San Francisco Series of the NGO CSW New York Forum 65, parallel events to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women's Annual Session on March 14-26. Free registration as an advocate is required to access Zoom Links to both events and other panel presentations in the series.
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Accelerating Gender Equity and Women's Economic Power
March 17 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am PST/ 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm EST The panel discussion will include - The gender wage gap and its long term consequences - Economic empowerment as a social justice issue - Strategies and resources for negotiating salary and benefits * Add to your playlist and listen to the recording of this session in our Soundcloud channel HERE. Advocating for a CEDAW City
March 23 | 9:30 am to PST/ 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm EST In 1998, San Francisco became the first city in the world to adopt CEDAW as a local ordinance. Based on this work in San Francisco, the NGO CSW launched the Cities for CEDAW campaign in 2013 and over 70 communities throughout the US have joined, with growing international interest in the campaign. The FRIENDS of the Commission on the Status of Women will present a blueprint for implementing CEDAW at the local level, review the top ten achievements of the San Francisco CEDAW Ordinance, and host partners in the Cities for CEDAW campaign for an in-depth discussion. *Add this event to your NGO CSW profile after registering as an advocate below. |
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The San Francisco Series at UN CSW NGO Parallel Forum
March 14 - 26, 2021 | Series' Schedule (Pacific Daylight Time) Join us as we participate in the San Francisco Series of the NGO CSW 65 Virtual Forum in parallel with the annual session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Six San Francisco organizations, United Nations Association - San Francisco Chapter, National Council of Jewish Women, San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, Soroptimist International of San Francisco, Career Girls, and International Alliance of Women, collaborated with the FRIENDS to present lively discussions on important topics affecting women and girls in this series. Free registration as an advocate is required to access Zoom Links to these events and 700 other panel presentations in the Forum. |
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Your Voice
The FRIENDS of the Commission on the Status of Women is celebrating its 45th anniversary in October 2020. We are creating an audio keepsake with recorded messages from women and allies that will serve as a time-capsule. The FRIENDS would love to hear your voice talking about what's important to you, how current events have impacted your life, your future hopes, and dreams for women and girls, or what you think makes FRIENDS of the Commission on the Status of Women uniquely special. Here’s how to record your message: 1) Call 1-800-437-3009. 2) When prompted, enter your Invitation Number: 78589. 3) Record your message after the tone. When finished, you can either hang up or press the # key. If you press the # key, you’ll hear options to listen to your recording, accept your recording, or re-record it. |
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Membership Drive
The Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women is an advocacy group raising awareness and funds for the work of the San Francisco Commission and Department on the Status of Women. Your membership support programs and initiatives that empower women, ensure their safety, and protect their human rights. |
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Visit Our Gallery
We are grateful for the support of our corporate sponsors and donors who make it possible for us to present events that inform and engage our community. Visit our gallery to view photos of past events like the Building an Equal Future: CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awards Luncheon held annually in the fall. |
During COVID-19
The Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women promotes the work of the Commission and Department on the Status of Women including equitable treatment and advancement of women and girls in San Francisco. During the COVID-19 crisis, we want to offer resources to survivors of violence, their families and our community members.
Resources
Economic opportunity resources compiled by the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women available here.
Emotional support and well-being resource compiled by the State of California available here.
Gender-based violence resources during the COVID-19 crisis compiled by the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women available here.
Resources for families compiled by the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine available here.
Community Events Calendar
The calendar at the bottom of this page curates virtual meetings related to women and girls that you can save to your calendar.
The Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women promotes the work of the Commission and Department on the Status of Women including equitable treatment and advancement of women and girls in San Francisco. During the COVID-19 crisis, we want to offer resources to survivors of violence, their families and our community members.
Resources
Economic opportunity resources compiled by the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women available here.
Emotional support and well-being resource compiled by the State of California available here.
Gender-based violence resources during the COVID-19 crisis compiled by the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women available here.
Resources for families compiled by the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine available here.
Community Events Calendar
The calendar at the bottom of this page curates virtual meetings related to women and girls that you can save to your calendar.
Upcoming Events In The Community
Community Events Calendar: We are happy to cross promote events and gatherings hosted or organized by our community partners and allies. Submit calendar items to news@friendcosw.org.