FCSW

Collaboration.
Education.
Celebration.

Since 1991, leaders from across Florida have been appointed to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women (FCSW). Collectively, these leaders, with the support of dedicated staff, work to deliver programming aimed at improving the well-being of Florida women and girls – and by extension, all Floridians.

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Five Key Issues Affecting
Florida Women & Girls

Affordable
Housing

Access to a safe home with financial security for other necessities.

Economic
Security

Confidence and financial literacy to provide for today and plan for the future.

Women in
Leadership

Representation and access to leadership opportunities.

Health
Care

Access to quality affordable health services, medications, and surgeries.

Care
Giving

Supporting children, elders, parents, or extended family.

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June Meeting & Luncheon

The commission will be hosting the second quarterly meeting in conjunction with a round table discussion and Spirit of Community Awards luncheon. The tentative dates are June 27-28, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Check back for more details.

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Nominations open May 8th

Since 1982, the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame has commemorated women’s history by honoring and remembering those women whose lives and contributions have improved the quality of life for both Florida and the nation.

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Roundtable Synopsis

The 2022 Voices of Women survey identified key issues and the critical needs women and families perceive as important in their communities and highlights the viewpoints of all segments of the population from across the state.

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2022 Annual Report

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The Florida Commission on the Status of Women recently delivered its 2022 Annual Report to the Florida Governor, Cabinet, and state leadership. The report chronicles the work and accomplishments of the Commission and details some of the issues and challenges facing women and girls in Florida.

The Florida Commission on the Status of Women’s mission is to enrich the ability of Florida women and girls to achieve their fullest potential.

Florida women are uninhibited by
gender-related barriers.

Voices of Florida Women Survey Report

This report serves to inform the FCSW about the top issues, barriers, and challenges affecting Florida women. In order to best accomplish this, the University of North Florida conducted a survey of women across the state, asking about their most important and impactful challenges. Key findings from the survey are as represented in the infographic.

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