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Welcome to the Kentucky Commission on Women!
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| Eleanor Jordan, Executive Director |
We hope you will enjoy browsing our web site and various links to information that is of interest to and pertaining to women. The Kentucky Commission on Women works to improve the status of women in Kentucky, works to educate the public about issues and challenges pertaining to women, serves as a catalyst to bring policymakers and advocates together, and as an informational clearinghouse for women around the Commonwealth. In terms of education, health and well-being, economic sufficiency, leadership and equity, Kentucky must continue to rise to meet the challenge of strengthening Kentucky women. The Commission stands ready to identify and examine the obstacles to progress, and to develop solutions for the future for our women and girls. We hope this website will assist in raising your awareness of what has already been accomplished and what yet needs to be done to improve the quality of life for women, and Kentucky citizens in general. It just makes good sense…. Strengthen Kentucky by Strengthening Kentucky Women!
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Under One Roof: Kentucky Women's Leadership Council |
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Are you a president, director, or chairwoman of an organization, group or agency that affects the status of women in Kentucky?
Join the Kentucky Women's Leadership Council sponsored by the Kentucky Commission on Women and Kentucky Women's Political Caucus.
By bringing together Kentucky's women leaders to share highlights of their organization's projects, events of interests and issues of concern. We will all benefit from a cohesive network while we work to improve the status of women in Kentucky.
If you are interested in participating in the new Kentucky Women's Leadership Council call 502-564-2611 x330 or email Eleanor.Jordan@ky.gov.
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Kentucky Women's Health Coalition |
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The Kentucky Commission on Women organized a women's health coalition in September of 2008 to brainstorm initiatives that will help change the grade for women's health in Kentucky.
Nationally, Kentucky ranks in the bottom third on the status of women's health and well-being and if graded would receive an F.
Stay tuned to this webpage for progress and updates!
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In the News |
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February 6, 2012: First Lady Jane Beshear Announces Overwhelming Success of 'Shop and Share Day'
January 12, 2012: First Lady Jane Beshear Urges Kentuckians to participate in 'Shop and Share Day'
April 12, 2011: Commission on Women participates in Pay Equity Day
January 20, 2011: Governor Beshear Unveils Women's Wellness Kiosk at Louisville's Park DuValle Community Health Center
December 15, 2010: Governor Beshear launches statewide certification program for minority, women-owned businesses
May 19, 2010: First Lady Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Recovery Kentucky Center
May 13, 2010: Virginia Place offers support to breed success
May 10, 2010: Celebrate Women's Health in May
May 5, 2010: Landmark Bill Bolsters Care for Female Veterans
May 3, 2010: "The pill": 50 years after
May 3, 2010: It Started More Than One Revolution
April 30, 2010: New law gives women the right to pump milk in the workplace
April 30, 2010: Women Will Serve on US Navy Submarines
April 28, 2010: Governor Beshear signs bill to extend protection for victims of domestic violence
April 23, 2010: New Health Law Brings Better Coverage for Women
April 21, 2010: Overview of Kentucky Women 2010 Released in Support of Pay Equity Day
April 20, 2010: Annual Equal Pay Day to Recognize Ledbetter Act, Paycheck Fairness Act
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