Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women

Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women Elevating the Status of Women and Girls in Plymouth County Through Advocacy

The Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (“PCCSW”) was established by House Bill 1110, signed into law on March 15, 2018, as Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2018. The PCCSW’s mission is to provide a permanent, effective voice for the advancement of women and girls in Plymouth County. The PCCSW is a nine-member body which represents all the towns and cities in Plymouth County inclu

ding: Abington, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rochester, Rockland, Scituate, Wareham, West Bridgewater, and Whitman. The PCCSW is responsible for studying, reviewing and reporting on the status of women and girls in Plymouth County, and are charged with offering recommendations regarding policy that would improve access to opportunities and equality for women and girls in the region. Through public hearings, public meetings, and coordination with resources within and residents of Plymouth County, the PCCSW will assess, take actions, and make recommendations to advance the women and girls of Plymouth County toward full equity in all areas of life and to promote rights and opportunities for all women and girls.

Interested in helping women and girls in Plymouth County? Here’s your chance! We have an open position on the Plymouth C...
08/11/2026

Interested in helping women and girls in Plymouth County? Here’s your chance! We have an open position on the Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women.

We’re looking for women to help us:

• Study and report on the status of women and girls in the county
• Hold fact-finding sessions
• Advocate for legislation
• Hold informational events like our Women in the Trades and Black Maternal Health events
• Table at events such as the MassNOW Menstrual Equity Summit

If you’re interested, apply today: https://masscsw.org/apply-to-a-regional-commission/

If you have questions, contact us at [email protected]

Today the Massachusetts Senate voted to expand reproductive healthcare for Massachusetts residents by removing restricti...
08/01/2026

Today the Massachusetts Senate voted to expand reproductive healthcare for Massachusetts residents by removing restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy. According to Reproductive Equity Now, under current law, dozens of Massachusetts patients each year are forced to leave the state to access abortion care after 24 weeks, even in cases involving devastating diagnoses or risks to the patient’s life.

Today the Massachusetts Senate voted to expand reproductive healthcare for Massachusetts residents by removing restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy. According to Reproductive Equity Now, under current law, dozens of Massachusetts patients each year are forced to leave the state to access abortion care after 24 weeks, even in cases involving devastating diagnoses or risks to the patient’s life. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/hoqP50Zvc86

07/23/2026

We’re stocking the food pantry with food and personal care essentials so survivors and their families have consistent access to the nourishment they deserve all summer long.
Want to make an impact? Contribute to the pantry today! 🥫🥫

We can’t stop thinking about this year’s Commonwealth Heroines ceremony. Here are all the honorees from Plymouth County!...
07/21/2026

We can’t stop thinking about this year’s Commonwealth Heroines ceremony. Here are all the honorees from Plymouth County! 👏👏👏

07/16/2026
07/16/2026

Reliving this year’s Commonwealth Heroines Ceremony. We’re so proud of all the women honored this year. 💜

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is hiring two interns for the 2026-2027 academic year. See below to ...
07/06/2026

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is hiring two interns for the 2026-2027 academic year. See below to learn more and apply.

We had a spectacular time at today’s Plymouth Pride celebration! We gave away everything that we brought for visitors. T...
06/29/2026

We had a spectacular time at today’s Plymouth Pride celebration! We gave away everything that we brought for visitors. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn about us. Your enthusiasm and appreciation made our day! 💜🌈

We’re at the Plymouth Pride Celebration today! Come down to Nelson Park to see us and all the fantastic vendors celebrat...
06/28/2026

We’re at the Plymouth Pride Celebration today! Come down to Nelson Park to see us and all the fantastic vendors celebrating Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

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