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.

The Seattle Women's Commission advises the Mayor, City Council, and City Departments on issues faced by all women and those most impacted by gender bias, which includes transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming people who do not also identify as women.