Office of Women's Policy (OWP) and Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

The Office of Women’s Policy (OWP):

A special department in the Office of the County Executive serving as a bridge between County and community to ensure the voice of women and girls is present in local decision-making.  Created in 1998 to identify and address current and emerging issues, OWP promotes special programs and activities to advance women and girls in all aspects of society.  OWP serves as a focal point to enhance collaboration to better leverage resources, identify programs and services and influence the legislative process at the local, state and national levels. In collaboration with the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) , the Domestic Violence Council and community organizations, the award-winning work of OWP is diverse, complex, cross-systems, and innovative.  OWP leverages the strength of women and girls to create an equitable, green, prosperous and sustainable economy for all.

CSW Mission Statement:

To act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors to study and investigate conditions which demonstrate discrimination or prejudice because of sex and gender.

 

Upcoming (0)

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Past (5)

Commission on the Status of Women Women's History Month Mixer primary image

Commission on the Status of Women Women's History Month Mixer

Mon, Mar 11 • 5:30 PM

Free

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2017 primary image

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2017

Thu, Aug 24 • 11:30 AM

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Sustaining the Movement While Thriving in Solidarity primary image

Sustaining the Movement While Thriving in Solidarity

Fri, Jul 28 • 11:30 AM

Free

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2016 primary image

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2016

Fri, Aug 26 • 11:30 AM

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Latinos Vote Santa Clara County primary image

Latinos Vote Santa Clara County

Thu, Aug 25 • 5:00 PM

Free

Commission on the Status of Women Women's History Month Mixer primary image

Commission on the Status of Women Women's History Month Mixer

Mon, Mar 11 • 5:30 PM

Free

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2017 primary image

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2017

Thu, Aug 24 • 11:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Sustaining the Movement While Thriving in Solidarity primary image

Sustaining the Movement While Thriving in Solidarity

Fri, Jul 28 • 11:30 AM

Free

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2016 primary image

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2016

Fri, Aug 26 • 11:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Latinos Vote Santa Clara County primary image

Latinos Vote Santa Clara County

Thu, Aug 25 • 5:00 PM

Free

The Office of Women’s Policy (OWP):

A special department in the Office of the County Executive serving as a bridge between County and community to ensure the voice of women and girls is present in local decision-making.  Created in 1998 to identify and address current and emerging issues, OWP promotes special programs and activities to advance women and girls in all aspects of society.  OWP serves as a focal point to enhance collaboration to better leverage resources, identify programs and services and influence the legislative process at the local, state and national levels. In collaboration with the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) , the Domestic Violence Council and community organizations, the award-winning work of OWP is diverse, complex, cross-systems, and innovative.  OWP leverages the strength of women and girls to create an equitable, green, prosperous and sustainable economy for all.

CSW Mission Statement:

To act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors to study and investigate conditions which demonstrate discrimination or prejudice because of sex and gender.

 

Events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events
Commission on the Status of Women Women's History Month Mixer primary image

Commission on the Status of Women Women's History Month Mixer

Mon, Mar 11 • 5:30 PM

Free

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2017 primary image

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2017

Thu, Aug 24 • 11:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Sustaining the Movement While Thriving in Solidarity primary image

Sustaining the Movement While Thriving in Solidarity

Fri, Jul 28 • 11:30 AM

Free

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2016 primary image

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2016

Fri, Aug 26 • 11:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Latinos Vote Santa Clara County primary image

Latinos Vote Santa Clara County

Thu, Aug 25 • 5:00 PM

Free

Commission on the Status of Women Women's History Month Mixer primary image

Commission on the Status of Women Women's History Month Mixer

Mon, Mar 11 • 5:30 PM

Free

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2017 primary image

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2017

Thu, Aug 24 • 11:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Sustaining the Movement While Thriving in Solidarity primary image

Sustaining the Movement While Thriving in Solidarity

Fri, Jul 28 • 11:30 AM

Free

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2016 primary image

Santa Clara County CSW Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2016

Fri, Aug 26 • 11:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Latinos Vote Santa Clara County primary image

Latinos Vote Santa Clara County

Thu, Aug 25 • 5:00 PM

Free