What We Do
The Seattle Women’s Commission advises the Mayor, City Council, and city departments on issues impacting women in Seattle. Our primary focus areas are gender-based violence and reproductive health. The Commission aims to address these issues through policy recommendations, advocacy, and increasing public awareness.
SWC selected three primary areas to focus on from 2024-2025 based on the voices of the community and our commission’s mission of supporting women:
- Gender-based violence
- Reproductive healthcare
- Housing access
Our efforts to understand the breadth of these complex issues and their impacts on women* are constantly evolving. View our workplan to learn about the key activities we are undertaking with respect to policy, advocacy, and increasing awareness of these crucial issues.
*The Seattle Women’s Commission prioritizes issues experienced by all women and those most impacted by gender bias, including transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people who may not identify as women.