California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

By spotlighting both urgent risks and innovative solutions, the Summit advanced tangible strategies to ensure California leads in equitable, child-centered digital governance.

#GenderEquity #Technology #Solutions

Commission Chair Dr. Rita Gallardo Good, First Vice Chair Nisha Devi Rodrigo, Commissioner Kawser Amine, and Commission Executive Director Darcy Totten attended the gathering, aimed to break down silos, create new partnerships, and elevate women’s voices in digital spaces.

The 3rd Annual Gender Equity Summit, hosted by the California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, brought together leaders at the intersection of gender, technology, and well-being.

For more information on how to report a hate crime or to get help, visit @California Civil Rights Department's website: calcivilrights.ca.gov/hateviolence/

#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #ProtectTransLives #LGBTQIA

We stand in solidarity with the trans community and recommit ourselves to building a world where everyone can live safely, authentically, and free from fear.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is a solemn reminder of the urgent need to combat transphobia, uplift trans voices, and protect the rights and dignity of all people, regardless of gender identity or expression.

Today, we honor the memory of the transgender and gender-diverse individuals whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.

Women are already out here welding, wiring, building, leading, and proving every day that apprenticeships are a critical pathway to high-wage careers.

Apprenticeships don’t just train workers — they change lives. 🛠️

#TWTF #WomenInTheTrades #WomenInApprenticeship #ERA

Since the @usdol isn’t recognizing Women in Apprenticeship Day this year, we’ll do what women in the trades always do: Roll up our sleeves and get it done ourselves 🛠️

Join CA Women Lead's Coffee Conversations to connect with philanthropist, author, and speaker Commissioner Lisa Greer for a candid and empowering conversation on reflecting, resetting, and reimagining your path forward. RSVP at cawomenlead.org/events.

📅 December 2, 2025
⏰ 9:00am – 9:30 a.m.

📍 Drop-off Location: 925 L Street, #345 Sacramento, CA 95814
📅 Dates: November 20 & December 4, 11, 18 from 10am-3pm
✅ Most needed items: Rice, pasta, canned foods, canned vegetables, juice box, cereal, water, coffee, sugar, spices, beans, crackers, condiments

#FoodDrive #CommunitySupport #CCSWG

We’re collecting non-perishable food donations to support families in need this season and need your help!

Join the Commission in fighting food insecurity by donating to the State Employee Food Drive. Every donation makes a difference.

Today is Native Women's Equal Pay Day! ✊ It's unacceptable: Native women earn just 58¢ for every dollar a non-Hispanic white man makes. This gap fuels hardship & undermines safety. Economic security IS safety. Let's demand equity now!

#NativeWomensEqualPayDay #EqualPay #WageGap #IndigenousWomen

Native women working hard to provide for their families are earning just 53 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men. For some Tribal nations, the wage gap is even wider, underscoring the deep inequity in our economy.

#EquityForNativeWomen #NativeWomensEqualPayDay

Today, we spotlight the reality that Native American women working full-time year-round earn just 58 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men. This stark pay gap is unacceptable.

#EquityForNativeWomen #NativeWomensEqualPayDay

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Costs keep rising. If the wage gap closed, it would make some of the basics more affordable for Native women. #NativeWomensEqualPay #EquityForNativeWomen @npwf @return2heartfdn

The wage disparity is the result of biases and a legacy of policies designed to oppress and erase Indigenous cultures.

We need #EquityForNativeWomen #NativeWomensEqualPay

Native women have always worked twice as hard to be seen half as much. Our strength builds nations, yet our labor and leadership remain undervalued. It’s time our work—and our worth—are honored in full.

#EquityForNativeWomen #NativeWomensEqualPay

#NativeWomensEqualPay #EquityForNativeWomen

Native women deserve more than survival — we deserve equity, safety, and respect. For too long, our work has been undervalued and our voices overlooked. Even with higher education and advanced degrees, we are still underpaid.
#EquityForNativeWomen #NativeWomensEqualPay

Her leadership is rooted in equity, access, and a vision for a California that uplifts all communities.

We are proud to celebrate this moment with her and look forward to the continued impact of her leadership.

Elected to the Assembly in 2016 and the Senate in 2020, Senator Limón has championed legislation that protects reproductive rights, expands paid family leave, and increases access to early childhood education.

Senator Limón makes history as the first woman of color to lead the State Senate, a powerful milestone for representation and equity in California.

Congratulations to Commissioner Senator Monique Limón who was sworn in as Senate President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate!

Our Executive Director Darcy Totten was also named a Bronze @Stevie Award winner in two categories, Female Executive of the Year (Government or Non-Profit), and Woman of the Year (Government or Non-Profit)! Visit this link for details about the awards and full list of winners stevieawards.com/women.

We’re honored to share that the Commission was named a Silver Stevie Award Winner!

Thank you to the Stevie® Awards for Women in Business for naming the Commission a Silver Stevie® Winner in the category of Organization of the Year (Government or Non-Profit)!

California is home to nearly 150,000 women veterans which is about 11 percent of the veteran population. The Summit covered critical veteran priorities and strategies to ensure California’s veterans are supported and protected.

We were honored to attend the CalVet Leadership Summit, a one-day gathering which brought together community partners from across California to shape the future of veteran services.

Political Impact on Girls and Gender Expansive Youth, Virtual Panel Event and Community Discussion. Wed, Nov 5, 2025 from 4-6pm Pacific Time. Panelist Darcy Totten, Executive Director of CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Register at bit.ly/politicalimpact2025

Don’t forget to register for Alliance for Girls 2nd Virtual Political Impact Panel and Community Discussion held on November 5 from 4-6pm. RSVP: bit.ly/politicalimpact2025

The 68-cent wage gap for Disabled women isn't just a number—it represents lost opportunities and families working harder for less. Join our efforts to close the pay gap by signing California First Partner @jensiebelnewsom's Equal Pay Pledge: women.ca.gov/about-the-pa...

#DisabledWomensEqualPayDay