Maryland Commission for Women
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Don’t miss your chance to honor a woman whose leadership, innovation, or achievements deserve recognition in the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame.
Nominations close December 1, 2025.
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Nominations close December 1, 2025.
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2026 Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame Nomination Form
The Maryland Commission for Women, in partnership with Women Legislators of Maryland and Governor Harry Hughes, established the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame in 1985. The Hall of Fame celebrates and h...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Don’t miss your chance to honor a woman whose leadership, innovation, or achievements deserve recognition in the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame.
Nominations close December 1, 2025.
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Nominations close December 1, 2025.
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Our November newsletter is here! 📬 Catch up on the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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The November Maryland Women Newsletter is here!
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November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our November newsletter is here! 📬 Catch up on the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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Program Manager Brett Jordan and interns Alex Velasquez & Hannah Breslau attended MHEC’s Student Success Summit. Brett spoke on expanding access to OTC birth control for college students, highlighting MCW’s work to fund affordable options on community college campuses.
November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Program Manager Brett Jordan and interns Alex Velasquez & Hannah Breslau attended MHEC’s Student Success Summit. Brett spoke on expanding access to OTC birth control for college students, highlighting MCW’s work to fund affordable options on community college campuses.
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor Chief Donna Abbott, the first woman chief of a Maryland tribe in recorded history.
Do you know a remarkable woman from Maryland history? Nominations for the 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame are now open!
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Do you know a remarkable woman from Maryland history? Nominations for the 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame are now open!
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor Chief Donna Abbott, the first woman chief of a Maryland tribe in recorded history.
Do you know a remarkable woman from Maryland history? Nominations for the 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame are now open!
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Do you know a remarkable woman from Maryland history? Nominations for the 2026 Women’s Hall of Fame are now open!
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
House lawmakers review child care scholarship program with new enrollment freeze still in effect marylandmatters.org/2025/10/31/h...
House lawmakers review child care scholarship program with new enrollment freeze still in effect - Maryland Matters
Any hopes of a freeze on child care scholarships being lifted anytime soon were largely dispelled Thursday, when state analysts presented House lawmakers with data showing program. It is still too cro...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
House lawmakers review child care scholarship program with new enrollment freeze still in effect marylandmatters.org/2025/10/31/h...
The Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) began in 1994 as a program of the MCW, then called the Legislative Agenda for Maryland Women (LAMW).
Today, we’re proud to continue that legacy ,serving as a Diamond Sponsor of MLAW’s annual Legislative Conference.
#MCW #MLAW
Today, we’re proud to continue that legacy ,serving as a Diamond Sponsor of MLAW’s annual Legislative Conference.
#MCW #MLAW
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Our October newsletter is here! 📬 Read the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Our October newsletter is here! 📬 Read the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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The Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame celebrates women who shaped our state’s history — and we’re seeking nominations for the Class of 2026!
Let’s honor the women whose stories have gone untold.
📝 Submit a nomination today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗓️ Deadline: December 1, 2025
Let’s honor the women whose stories have gone untold.
📝 Submit a nomination today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗓️ Deadline: December 1, 2025
October 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame celebrates women who shaped our state’s history — and we’re seeking nominations for the Class of 2026!
Let’s honor the women whose stories have gone untold.
📝 Submit a nomination today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗓️ Deadline: December 1, 2025
Let’s honor the women whose stories have gone untold.
📝 Submit a nomination today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗓️ Deadline: December 1, 2025
For 60 years, the Maryland Commission for Women has championed equity, opportunity, and justice for women across our state. 💜 From advocating for reproductive rights and equal pay to advancing protections against intimate partner violence and promoting economic access — our work continues.
#MCW60
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October 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For 60 years, the Maryland Commission for Women has championed equity, opportunity, and justice for women across our state. 💜 From advocating for reproductive rights and equal pay to advancing protections against intimate partner violence and promoting economic access — our work continues.
#MCW60
#MCW60
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
This month we celebrate by honoring the Hispanic and Latina women leaders who have made a great impact to Maryland and beyond. We are spotlighting two Hispanic, trailblazing, women, The Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard, Esq., and Sol Del Ande Mendez Eaton.
This month we celebrate by honoring the Hispanic and Latina women leaders who have made a great impact to Maryland and beyond. We are spotlighting two Hispanic, trailblazing, women, The Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard, Esq., and Sol Del Ande Mendez Eaton.
October 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
This month we celebrate by honoring the Hispanic and Latina women leaders who have made a great impact to Maryland and beyond. We are spotlighting two Hispanic, trailblazing, women, The Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard, Esq., and Sol Del Ande Mendez Eaton.
This month we celebrate by honoring the Hispanic and Latina women leaders who have made a great impact to Maryland and beyond. We are spotlighting two Hispanic, trailblazing, women, The Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard, Esq., and Sol Del Ande Mendez Eaton.
Our September newsletter is here! 📬 Head to our website to read the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Our September newsletter is here! 📬 Head to our website to read the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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Enrollment for child care scholarships still closed, unclear when it might reopen marylandmatters.org/2025/09/16/e...
Enrollment for child care scholarships still closed, unclear when it might reopen - Maryland Matters
When state officials froze enrollment in the child care scholarships program in May, they said they hoped to reopen it by September, but the program is still closed with no reopening date set, leaving...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Enrollment for child care scholarships still closed, unclear when it might reopen marylandmatters.org/2025/09/16/e...
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Intern — starting immediately! ✨
Sept–Dec | 10 hrs/week | Hybrid (work from home + in-person 2 days/week in Rockville, Tues–Thurs) | $2,200 stipend
Sept–Dec | 10 hrs/week | Hybrid (work from home + in-person 2 days/week in Rockville, Tues–Thurs) | $2,200 stipend
September 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Intern — starting immediately! ✨
Sept–Dec | 10 hrs/week | Hybrid (work from home + in-person 2 days/week in Rockville, Tues–Thurs) | $2,200 stipend
Sept–Dec | 10 hrs/week | Hybrid (work from home + in-person 2 days/week in Rockville, Tues–Thurs) | $2,200 stipend
Mark your calendars for a milestone celebration with the Maryland Commission for Women Foundation — honoring progress, uplifting community, and continuing the work ahead. Save the date: October 5.
September 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Mark your calendars for a milestone celebration with the Maryland Commission for Women Foundation — honoring progress, uplifting community, and continuing the work ahead. Save the date: October 5.
#WomensEqualityDay is a reminder of both how far we’ve come and how far we must go. The Maryland Commission for Women is proud to honor this day by continuing our mission to uplift women and girls across Maryland through advocacy, education, and empowerment.
August 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#WomensEqualityDay is a reminder of both how far we’ve come and how far we must go. The Maryland Commission for Women is proud to honor this day by continuing our mission to uplift women and girls across Maryland through advocacy, education, and empowerment.
Our July newsletter is here! 📬 Head to our website to read the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our July newsletter is here! 📬 Head to our website to read the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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Thank you to Maryland’s chefs, farmers, producers, and watermen for again making the Buy Local Cookout one of the best events of the year!
But, seriously, I didn’t eat for two days to prepare for this 🍽️
But, seriously, I didn’t eat for two days to prepare for this 🍽️
July 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thank you to Maryland’s chefs, farmers, producers, and watermen for again making the Buy Local Cookout one of the best events of the year!
But, seriously, I didn’t eat for two days to prepare for this 🍽️
But, seriously, I didn’t eat for two days to prepare for this 🍽️
This session delivered real wins for women—and here’s who helped make it happen.
We’re highlighting two major legislative wins from each of our priority areas
For more details, read the full Legislative Session Report on Women’s Issues here: dhs.maryland.gov/documents/In...
We’re highlighting two major legislative wins from each of our priority areas
For more details, read the full Legislative Session Report on Women’s Issues here: dhs.maryland.gov/documents/In...
July 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This session delivered real wins for women—and here’s who helped make it happen.
We’re highlighting two major legislative wins from each of our priority areas
For more details, read the full Legislative Session Report on Women’s Issues here: dhs.maryland.gov/documents/In...
We’re highlighting two major legislative wins from each of our priority areas
For more details, read the full Legislative Session Report on Women’s Issues here: dhs.maryland.gov/documents/In...
The Maryland Commission for Women’s 2025 Legislative Session Report on Women’s Issues is now live!
Explore key policy developments in:
-Women in the Workforce
-Health
-The Care Economy
Read the full report here: dhs.maryland.gov/documents/In...
Explore key policy developments in:
-Women in the Workforce
-Health
-The Care Economy
Read the full report here: dhs.maryland.gov/documents/In...
July 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Maryland Commission for Women’s 2025 Legislative Session Report on Women’s Issues is now live!
Explore key policy developments in:
-Women in the Workforce
-Health
-The Care Economy
Read the full report here: dhs.maryland.gov/documents/In...
Explore key policy developments in:
-Women in the Workforce
-Health
-The Care Economy
Read the full report here: dhs.maryland.gov/documents/In...
The Maryland Commission for Women wishes everyone a happy Fourth of July!
July 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Maryland Commission for Women wishes everyone a happy Fourth of July!
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Juneteenth reminds us of the shoulders we stand on – and our responsibility to hand off this country better than we found it.
Here in Maryland’ we are doing the work of repair to make our state more equitable, just, and free. 🧵
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Here in Maryland’ we are doing the work of repair to make our state more equitable, just, and free. 🧵
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Happy Juneteenth, Maryland
YouTube video by Governor Wes Moore
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June 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Juneteenth reminds us of the shoulders we stand on – and our responsibility to hand off this country better than we found it.
Here in Maryland’ we are doing the work of repair to make our state more equitable, just, and free. 🧵
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKSv...
Here in Maryland’ we are doing the work of repair to make our state more equitable, just, and free. 🧵
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKSv...
Today we honor Juneteenth — a celebration of Black freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. The Maryland Commission for Women recognizes the significance of this day in our nation's history and reaffirms our commitment to equity and liberation for all.
#juneteenth
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June 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today we honor Juneteenth — a celebration of Black freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. The Maryland Commission for Women recognizes the significance of this day in our nation's history and reaffirms our commitment to equity and liberation for all.
#juneteenth
#juneteenth
Our June newsletter is here! 📬 Head to our website to read the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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June 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our June newsletter is here! 📬 Head to our website to read the latest updates, events, and highlights from the Commission.
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Join us in celebrating Women Veterans Recognition Day! On June 12, 1948 the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was signed, granting women a permanent place and an opportunity for a career in the nation’s military. We honor the Maryland women who have served!
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Join us in celebrating Women Veterans Recognition Day! On June 12, 1948 the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was signed, granting women a permanent place and an opportunity for a career in the nation’s military. We honor the Maryland women who have served!
Excited to share the 2025 National Women Veterans’ Day Entrepreneurship Conference on June 11 at Morgan State University’s School of Business!
We’re especially proud to highlight that our very own Commissioner Gloria Dent, will deliver the keynote address.
We’re especially proud to highlight that our very own Commissioner Gloria Dent, will deliver the keynote address.
June 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Excited to share the 2025 National Women Veterans’ Day Entrepreneurship Conference on June 11 at Morgan State University’s School of Business!
We’re especially proud to highlight that our very own Commissioner Gloria Dent, will deliver the keynote address.
We’re especially proud to highlight that our very own Commissioner Gloria Dent, will deliver the keynote address.