The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women (CCSW) is a City department whose purpose is to ensure equity for women and girls in all economic, social, political, and educational opportunities throughout the city.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 25 Women & Words! How Historic Women Writers and Readers of Cambridge Changed Books Forever

7:00pm at City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor, 344 Broadway, Cambridge (watch for possible location update!)
Join us for a conversation with Cambridge author Virginia Pye!

multiple dates Mapping Feminist Cambridge tours of Central, Inman, and Harvard Squares

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September 26, 6pm   Central Square
October 20, 11am   Inman Square
October 24, 6pm   Harvard Square
October 24, 7pm   Community reception at Commonwealth Wine School (link coming soon!)

Wednesday, October 9 Annual Domestic Violence Vigil

6pm   Steps of Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave.
Candlelight vigil for Massachusetts victims of domestic violence

Thursday, October 17 Women in Business Month: Re-launch of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Network (WEN)

9:30am   Althea Restaurant, 2 Columbia Street
The Network welcomes Cambridge women entrepreneurs and business owners from all industries, stages, and backgrounds to connect in a casual and supportive environment. From 2013–2019, the Network met regularly across women-owned businesses and spaces in Cambridge. This event is free and light refreshments will be provided.
Special guest: Neysa Cruceta, Program Manager at Ascendus, who will share information about loans and credit building

Wednesday, November 13 Monthly Women’s Commission Meeting

6:30pm   Cambridge City Hall, 2nd Floor, 795 Massachusetts Ave.

Wednesday, December 11 Monthly Women’s Commission Meeting

6:30pm   Cambridge City Hall, 2nd Floor, 795 Massachusetts Ave.

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