Women
New Library at Elmwood Jail Offers Women an Oasis for Solace, Learning
The new women’s library at the Elmwood Correctional Facility had its grand opening in December, opening the doors to an allowable form of escape for the patrons who avail themselves of the library’s literary treasures.
County of Santa Clara Proactively Prepares for Trump Threats Against Immigrants, Other Communities
The Board of Supervisors took protective measures in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump’s stated plans when he takes office in January, including setting aside $5 million in funds to help defend immigrants and doing a pre-inaugural deep dive into how the County can best prepare for the incoming administration and its threats to vulnerable communities.
County of Santa Clara to Host Women’s Equality Day Event August 23
The County of Santa Clara Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), an advisory body dedicated to eliminating gender discrimination and promoting equality, invites the public to its annual Women's Equality Day event on Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m., at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., in San José.
Women Lead at the County of Santa Clara
Sixty-five percent of County employees identify as women, while 54% of the County’s executive leaders are female. Behind those statistics is a firm belief that gender diversity, and diversity of all kinds, improves County policies and programs and enriches the workplace.
Commission on the Status of Women Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The County’s Commission on the Status of Women, which advocates for gender equality and female empowerment, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an event on Thursday, Aug. 24, in Mountain View.
Women Lead at the County of Santa Clara on International Women's Day and Every Day
The County of Santa Clara has long been a leader in addressing discrimination against women. The County’s Commission on the Status of Women, established in 1973, was the first of its kind in California, while the County’s Office of Women’s Policy, created in 1998, was one of the first in the nation.
County of Santa Clara Celebrates International Women's Day
The County, where more than half of executive leaders identify as female, is committed to advancing diversity and gender equity and fostering an inclusive workplace.
