Women’s Advancement
Our mission is to promote gender equity by empowering women and removing systemic barriers to their advancement.
What our work includes:
- A first-in-the-nation approach to closing the gender pay gaps
- Reducing demand for sex-buying and trafficking
- Programming for women entrepreneurs
Our initiatives
Representing Boston's Women
Awardees were nominated by Boston residents for their commitment and dedication to their community, neighborhood, and workplace.
Menstrual Equity Pilot
FREE menstrual pads and tampon dispensers are available in all female, male and gender neutral bathrooms at an initial six BPL branches: Brighton, Codman Square, East Boston, North End, Mattapan, and Roxbury.
view press releaseMenstrual Equity Workshop Series
Healthy Pregnancy and Birth Grant Application
Applications are now open for the The Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement Healthy Pregnancies and Births Grant (HPB). Responses are due January 19, 2024 at 5:00pm.
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