Parity On Board

Thank you! @RepTonyCabral @nickcollinsma for your committee leadership & @LizForBoston @TeamTram @dfshand for your championship! An Act to promote diversity on public boards and commissions "Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on HWM" #mapoli #POB

If you are interested in serving your community, having your voice heard, building your resume, and impacting local and statewide policy, join our information session and learn more about the process. June 27, 2024, 5:30pm – 7:00pm , Zoom Register at buff.ly/3V9wo54

The Parity on Board coalition is committed to promoting equitable representation on public boards and commissions in Massachusetts. To do so, we need qualified and diverse folks to apply!

Learn more about promoting equitable representation in Massachusetts! Join YW Boston and the Parity on Board coalition for on June 27 an information session about how to join a public board or commission.

In collaboration with MCSW and YW Boston, we're holding a panel discussion to encourage women across Massachusetts to join State Boards and Commissions. RSVP here: masscsw.org/event/empoweri…

I was thrilled to take part in Mass NOW and IGNITE's advocacy day to support their priority bills to increase access to menstrual products, to provide comprehensive and inclusive sex ed in schools, ... (1/2) @massnow @IGNITE_National @parityonboard @YWBoston

Thank you co-sponsor @dfshand for speaking about Parity on Boards! “We know diversity & representation WORKS” & encouraging us all to join a board or commission today. @MassNOW @parityonboard #mapoli

@SenJasonLewis thank you for the excellent words supporting @parityonboard! “This is a moral issue, an issue of justice, and an economic issue.” Representation and equity impact us ALL! #mapoli #pob

@senjehlen speaking the truth abt how women start later in their careers esp in politics. They wait until their kids are at X age before running for school committee…rep..w/e. This bill #PRO #parentsrunningforoffice could change that. #mapoli @MassNOW @MassCSW @parityonboard

Ignite the Capitol! Ignite Beacon Hill! Enjoying the pre-rally rally at Carrie Nation before heading up to the State House to advocate for @parityonboard @MassNOW & more! #mapoli #equitynow

Event Details: Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at 12:00 pm  Learn more and RSVP Advocacy Day at the State House: buff.ly/48PVL0V Be sure to mention YW Boston as your connection to the program. (3/3) #YWBoston #DEi #TakeAction #Advocacy #mapoli #ParityOnBoard

Parity on Board is one of the bills that we will be championing on the hill in February. Come and join us to let the state legislature know that bills impacting gender justice matter and the time to take action is now! (2/3)

Looking to take action this winter? Join YW Boston as we support our friends at IGNITE and Mass NOW for an Advocacy day at the Massachusetts State House to take action for our feminist agenda! (1/3)

Gender parity is projected to not be reached on corporate boards until 2024. The Parity on Board Coalition, lead by YW Boston, is working to change that. Learn more about Parity on Board: parityonboard.org (3/3) #YWBoston #DEI #ParityOnBoard

You read that right: 2044. We can do better. We must when women make up half of the workforce in Massachusetts." Read more from the Globe: buff.ly/3sUvtvf (2/3)

"The goal is now gender parity — having the same number of women on corporate boards as men. And that might not happen until 2044 based on the pace of change, according to the Boston Club, a group that tracks the number of women in boardrooms and corner offices. (1/3)

It is of the utmost importance that menstruating individuals have free and easy access to disposable menstrual products without facing societal strain, stigma, or financial burden. Read more about the I AM Bill: buff.ly/3QJxp2v #YWBoston #DEI #menstrualequity #advocacy

@KarenSpilka @PaulFeeneyMA @senjehlen Next stop: being signed into law by @MassGovernor! YW Boston is proud to be part of the #WageEquityNow coalition as a steering committee member, working to close the raw wage gaps in Massachusetts. (2/2) #YWBoston #DEI #WEN #mapoli

Thank you, Senate Pres. @KarenSpilka for your work to help pass the #FrancesPerkinsAct in the Senate. The #WageEquityNow coalition is thankful to you, @PaulFeeneyMA @SenJehlen and the Senate for your leadership on this historic legislation in MA. (1/2)

Applications to join YW Boston's 2024-2025 Advocacy Committee close tomorrow! If you are interested in enacting change, make sure to apply here: buff.ly/45IJJVi Contact Brianna Savage at bsavage@ywboston.org for any questions. #YWBoston #DEI #MApoli #Advocacy

Contact Brianna Savage at bsavage@ywboston.org with any questions. (3/3) #YWBoston #DEI #Advocacy #mapoli

some of the most pressing issues facing women in Massachusetts today.” - Reem Papageorgiou, co-founder of MomUp and Advocacy Committee member Apply to join the Advocacy Committee and help enact change: buff.ly/45IJJVi (2/3)

“Being an Advocacy Committee member to me means making real impact. Not only have I been able to work alongside community leaders and legislators who are leading the charge, I've also been able to write testimony, speak directly with law makers and directly influence (1/3)