Vermont Commission on Women

The Vermont Commission on Women (VCW) is an independent non-partisan state government commission.  We have a staff of 3 and are governed by 16 Commissioners and an Advisory Council of representatives of 27 organizations serving women and girls in Vermont. The purpose of the VCW is to advance rights and opportunities for women and girls in Vermont. In furtherance of that purpose, VCW:

• conducts research and study of issues affecting the status of women in Vermont;
• advises and consults with the executive and legislative branches of State government on policies affecting the status of women in Vermont;
• educates and informs business, education, State and local governments, and the general public about the nature and scope of sex discrimination and other matters affecting the status of women in Vermont; and
• serves as a liaison and clearinghouse between government, private interest groups, and the general public concerned with services for women.