Our goal is to maximize parity for women and girls by supporting the elimination of gender-discriminatory services and practices in the areas of housing, employment, health services, child care, and elder care in Alameda County. Areas of focus include domestic violence, sexual harassment, affirmative action, reproductive rights, and legislative issues.

Meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 6pm at Eden Multipurpose Service Center 24100 Amador, Sixth floor, Hayward CA 94544. Meetings are subject to change at short notice. It is advisable to call at least 24 hours before a meeting date if you are interested in attending.

*Please note: The next General Meeting will held be on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

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Alameda Commisison on the Status of Women Will Induct 11 Women to the Women’s Hall of Fame on March 31st, 2012, at the Greek Orthodox Temple in Oakland. Community welcome, more details to follow soon.

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The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights: Heal the Streets Fellowships

(released 10/10/11)

For young people who have the vision to work toward a world with healthy streets… a world without the oppression, racism, and community violence that has crippled communities of color for centuries. They will make a lifelong commitment to becoming positive social change agents.