The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women (CCSW) is a City department whose mission is to ensure equity for women and girls in all economic, social, political, and educational opportunities throughout the city. Established in 1977, CCSW works to promote equity for all women and girls by advocating on their behalf to other City departments, officials, and local organizations. Our purpose is to increase opportunities for women and girls through policy recommendations and program development. Additionally, we work to build public awareness on key issues affecting women and girls. The CCSW recognizes, supports, and advocates for all who self-identify as women or with womanhood, including transgender, gender fluid, and non-binary persons. We stand with and for all women and girls regardless of immigration status, sexuality, race, ethnicity, ability or religion.

Mapping Feminist Cambridge Update 3-18-25.
The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women has released a new Mapping Feminist Cambridge story map focused on Central Square from 1970s-1990s. In this guide, we highlight feminist, socialist, and educational institutions that emerged and thrived in Central Square from the late 1960s through the 1990s and recognize the unique contributions they made to Cambridge feminist history.