Department on the Status of Women
Department on the Status of Women
We foster the equitable treatment and advancement of women and girls throughout San Francisco through policies, legislation and programs.
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Residents and families that thrive
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Clean, safe and livable communities
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A diverse, equitable and inclusive city
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Excellent city services
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A city and region prepared for the future
Strategic Plan Highlights
Advance the Human Rights of Women and Girls
Advance the Human Rights of Women and Girls
- Advance the human rights of women and girls through local, state, national, and international advocacy.
- Promote gender equity in the workplace through gender analysis.
Promote the Economic Empowerment of Women
Promote the Economic Empowerment of Women
- Partner with the private sector through the Gender Equality Principles Initiative to showcase model practices and promote peer learning.
- Advance women and family economic security through Citywide policies and programs.
End Violence Against Women
End Violence Against Women
- Maintain and enhance a safety net for women survivors of violence through the Violence Against Women Prevention & Intervention Grants Program.
- Create a seamless City response to violence against women and girls.
- Coordinate City-wide family violence prevention and intervention through the Family Violence Council.
- Advance policies and public awareness to stop the trafficking of women and girls in San Francisco.
- Improve San Francisco’s response to sexual assault.
Maintain a Positive, Healthy, Joyful Workplace
Maintain a Positive, Healthy, Joyful Workplace
- Continue to focus on staff, intern development, wellness, and trauma-informed self-care.