San Diego Commission on the Status of Women

11/02/2024

We thank Supervisor Nora Vargas for the recognition of the San Diego Commission on the Status of Women and Girls at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting on August 27, 2024. Pictured from left to right: Vice Chairs Kristine Custodio Suero ⚖️ 📚, Amy Nantkes, PhD, and Vernita Gutierrez and Commissioner Idara Ogunsaju, Chair Melinda Vasquez and Commissioners Nadia Farjood, Mary Davis and Lauren Welty.

07/04/2024

The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is currently seeking applications for appointments to the State Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAC) in the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Click the link below for more information on how to apply.

State of California

06/17/2024

Have you registered for tonight's event yet? If not, there's still time! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16Vz4wk0Ra2cpcD_StIlORx5hGumPcimJOgWVVhVikL4/viewform?edit_requested=true

NOTE: If you have previously registered for this event, please check your e-mail that you registered with for the updated secure link to access the event.

The San Diego Commission on the Status of Women & Girls invites you to an empowering and motivating FREE online event called Know Your Rights: Strategies to Prevent Human Trafficking in San Diego County. We will hear from a panel of survivors and experts, learn to spot the risks of human trafficking, and gain valuable strategies to take action in San Diego County.

Speakers include San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, The RAD Movement Founder Sharie Finn, Survivor and kNOw MORE Program Facilitator Ebony Robinson, Victim Specialist and Educator with the Department of Homeland Security Rohida Khan, Program Specialist with GenerateHope Keelin Washington, and Bilateral Safety Corridor Commission Executive Director Dr. Marisa Ugarte.

Day: Monday, June 17
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Online (A meeting link will be emailed to you upon registration)

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/16Vz4wk0Ra2cpcD_StIlORx5hGumPcimJOgWVVhVikL4/viewform?edit_requested=true

06/16/2024

REMINDER: The San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls invites you to a an empowering and motivating FREE online event called Know Your Rights: Strategies to Prevent Human Trafficking in San Diego County. Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16Vz4wk0Ra2cpcD_StIlORx5hGumPcimJOgWVVhVikL4/viewform?edit_requested=true

The San Diego Commission on the Status of Women & Girls invites you to an empowering and motivating FREE online event called Know Your Rights: Strategies to Prevent Human Trafficking in San Diego County. We will hear from a panel of survivors and experts, learn to spot the risks of human trafficking, and gain valuable strategies to take action in San Diego County.

Speakers include San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, The RAD Movement Founder Sharie Finn, Survivor and kNOw MORE Program Facilitator Ebony Robinson, Victim Specialist and Educator with the Department of Homeland Security Rohida Khan, Program Specialist with GenerateHope Keelin Washington, and Bilateral Safety Corridor Commission Executive Director Dr. Marisa Ugarte.

Day: Monday, June 17
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Online (A meeting link will be emailed to you upon registration)

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/16Vz4wk0Ra2cpcD_StIlORx5hGumPcimJOgWVVhVikL4/viewform?edit_requested=true

06/06/2024

The Power of Storytelling:

Join us for a conversation with Meghna Bhat, Ph.D., a renowned feminist scholar, consultant, narrative criminologist, change-maker, and storyteller. We will explore how we can shift the narrative and promote culture and social change around gender violence and the impact of storytelling in inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive community spaces free from violence, abuse, harassment, and oppression.

Mark your calendars and save the date!
June 18th 2:30-3:30 pm
Register at women.ca.gov/ccswg-speaker-series/

06/04/2024

The San Diego Commission on the Status of Women & Girls invites you to an empowering and motivating FREE online event called Know Your Rights: Strategies to Prevent Human Trafficking in San Diego County. We will hear from a panel of survivors and experts, learn to spot the risks of human trafficking, and gain valuable strategies to take action in San Diego County.

Speakers include San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, The RAD Movement Founder Sharie Finn, Survivor and kNOw MORE Program Facilitator Ebony Robinson, Victim Specialist and Educator with the Department of Homeland Security Rohida Khan, Program Specialist with GenerateHope Keelin Washington, and Bilateral Safety Corridor Commission Executive Director Dr. Marisa Ugarte.

Day: Monday, June 17
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Online (A meeting link will be emailed to you upon registration)

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/16Vz4wk0Ra2cpcD_StIlORx5hGumPcimJOgWVVhVikL4/viewform?edit_requested=true

04/14/2024

Honorees were recognized for their long history of speaking up about injustice and important community issues

04/11/2024

1 week away until the annual San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony! Join us this April 13 at the Joan Kroc Theatre for our 2024 Induction Ceremony and Reception to witness history in the making as we celebrate seven phenomenal San Diego women!

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