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Jun 24

Women's Advancement's Statement Regarding the Overturn of Roe vs. Wade

Read the following statement from Alexandra Valdez, the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of...

May 31

Stabilization Grants for All Family Child Care Providers in Boston Announced

All registered family child care providers will receive $3,260 in flexible spending.

May 3

Women's Advancement Statement on Recent Roe v. Wade News

Read a statement from Alexandra Valdez, the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Women's...

Jul 16

$250,000 in grant funding to support local childcare services

The grantees selected represent a variety of neighborhoods, with three city-wide programs and...

Mar 12

Applications open for funding for organizations supporting childcare

Applicants should prioritize equitable access and strengthening worker pay.

Mar 1

Series of events to celebrate Women's History Month

All events will be conducted virtually, in accordance with COVID-19 public health guidance.

Nov 24

New funding through Childcare Entrepreneur fund announced

The Childcare Entrepreneur Fund has previously supported 65 childcare businesses, with a total of...

Jul 2

Second round of funding open for Childcare Entrepreneur Fund

Grantees who are selected will participate in six virtual workshops and will receive $3,500 in...

Mar 1

Mayor Walsh welcomed residents to City Hall for International Womans Day in 2019.

It’s Women’s History Month!

Women’s History Month is an opportunity for Bostonians to engage with stories of women who...

Dec 20

Call for art! Tell us what the 19th Amendment means to you today

We're seeking original posters inspired by the Women's Suffrage and Equal Rights movements for our...

Nov 15

City bridge named in honor of the Grimké sisters

Newly-reconstructed Dana Avenue Bridge will be named after abolitionists and women's rights...

Mar 11

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Public lactation room unveiled at Boston City Hall

This free, convenient resource is available for anyone looking for privacy to breastfeed or pump...

Jan 16

Mayor Walsh challenges Trump administration's changes to Title IX

Mayor Walsh and representatives from Boston colleges spoke out against proposed changes to Title IX...

May 15

Tania Del Rio named executive director of Women's Advancement

Tania will oversee and coordinate initiatives to promote equal rights and equal economic, social...

Oct 16

First crowdfunding platform for women-led businesses in Boston launched

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) today announced the launch of...

Oct 5

City announces Third Annual We BOS Week to support women entrepreneurs

This year's theme, "Get Inspired, Get Connected, Get Funded, Get Big" aims to address challenges in...

Sep 5

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Report on City-sponsored salary negotiation workshops for women released

The research explores how women use new skills to negotiate higher salaries and improve gender...

Apr 3

Mayor Walsh, AAUW to host 14 free salary negotiation workshops to mark equal pay awareness week

The goal of Equal Pay Awareness Week is to acknowledge the gender wage gap and its consequences...

Jan 5

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First-of-its-kind report on Greater Boston gender wage gap released

The report found a 23 cent wage gap, meaning women make on average 77 cents for every dollar a man...

Apr 3

Mayor Walsh Kicks-Off Free Salary Negotiation Workshop Blitz in Honor of Equal Pay Day

Workshops will train over 350 women.

Mar 8

Winners of Boston's EXTRAordinary women campaign announced

The campaign highlights women that do extraordinary work within the Boston community.

Sep 28

Mayor Walsh launches free salary negotiation workshops for women in Boston

Jun 26

Statement of Mayor Walsh on Supreme Court decision on Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones

Jun 11

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