Erie County Commission on the Status of Women

Join us as we start our "Women Wednesday" highlights - Each week, we will be sharing a spotlight on trailblazing women’s history, news, events, & more! #WomenWednesday

As WHM comes to an end, we are honored to celebrate the diverse contributions of women who are leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational, and social justice movements. Watch the ECCSW Annual Kick-off & Awards Event recap at www3.erie.gov/csw/2026-women…

The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 legacy honoree and acknowledge all of the honorees' contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’. youtu.be/tgvvZoH0dKk #WomensHistoryMonth

The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 honorees and acknowledge their contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’. youtu.be/tgvvZoH0dKk #WomensHistoryMonth

March 26 is All Women's Equal Pay Day 2026. It marks the current state of the gender pay gap for women: 81% for full-time, year-round workers and 76% for all workers (including part-time and seasonal). To learn more about pay equity, visit our website at www3.erie.gov/csw/

The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 honorees and acknowledge their contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’. youtu.be/tgvvZoH0dKk #WomensHistoryMonth

During WHM, we will be highlighting the efforts of the @smithsonian American Women’s History Museum with the “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence” project. Watch the full interview with Dwana Franklin-Davis at womenshistory.si.edu/we-do-declare/… #WomenWednesday #WomensHistoryMonth

During WHM, we want to celebrate our own local trailblazing women. This week, we spotlight Jane Hartney. To hear her story and learn more about Living Trailblazing Women of WNY Project, visit our website at www3.erie.gov/csw/living-tra… #TrailblazingTuesday #WomensHistoryMonth

The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 honorees and acknowledge their contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’. youtu.be/tgvvZoH0dKk #womenshistorymonth

During WHM, we will be highlighting the efforts of the @smithsonian American Women’s History Museum with the “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence” project. Watch the full interview with Ai-jen Poo at womenshistory.si.edu/we-do-declare/… #WomenWednesday #WomensHistoryMonth

During Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate our own local trailblazing women. This week, we spotlight Barbara Seals Nevergold. To hear her story & learn more about Living Trailblazing Women of WNY Project, visit our website at #TrailblazingTuesdays" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www3.erie.gov/csw/living-tra… #WomensHistoryMonth

Meet the Monuments! Geraldine “Gawö:sid-tah” Green, Longhouse Leader & Faithkeeper To learn more about the Trailblazing Women of Western New York Monument Project, visit our website at www3.erie.gov/csw/trailblazi… #WomensHistoryMonth

The @ECCStatusWomen would like to congratulate our Women’s History Month 2026 honorees and acknowledge their contributions to ‘Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future’. #WomensHistoryMonth

During WHM, we will be highlighting the efforts of the @smithsonian American Women’s History Museum with the “We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence” project. Watch the full interview with Jaime Gloshay at womenshistory.si.edu/we-do-declare/… #WomenWednesday #WomensHistoryMonth

During Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate our own local trailblazing women. This week we spotlight Tina Abrams. To hear her story & learn more about the Living Trailblazing Women of WNY Project, visit www3.erie.gov/csw/living-tra… #TrailblazingTuesday #WomensHistoryMonth

March 8th is International Women's Day. To find out about the history and significance of this day, visit our website at www3.erie.gov/csw/press/inte…

Yesterday, the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women held their annual Women's History Month Kick-off and Awards Event to celebrate women who are "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future". Congratulations to all! #WomensHistoryMonth

During WHM, we highlight the efforts of the @Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum in providing an oral history about women’s economic independence over the past 50 years. “We Do Declare: Women's Voices on Independence” project at youtu.be/WsbGRoShxRA #WomenWednesday

March is Women's History Month. This year's theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”. Join the @ECCStatusWomen in celebrating & check out all of the exciting events happening in our community! www3.erie.gov/csw/press/wome…

It’s #WomenWednesday! Did you know that Maggie Lena Walker was the first Black woman entrepreneur to have a national park named in her honor? Learn more about the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site at mailchi.mp/28daysofblackh…

This #WomenWednesday, we celebrate racial justice activist Rosa Parks, whose February 4th birthday also marks Transit Equity Day. Learn more about her activism from the 28 Days of Black History, at mailchi.mp/28daysofblackh…