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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News & Events

2024 Nominations Are Now Closed

The Spirit of Community Awards recognizes meritorious women and men who have improved the lives of women of Florida and have served as positive role models for women and girls in their community.

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2024 Nominations Closed

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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2024 Annual Report

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The Florida Commission on the Status of Women recently delivered its 2023 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.

Our mission is to enable Florida women and girls to reach fullest potential through Education, Collaboration, and Celebration.

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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