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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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June 5, 2009: U.S. House Passes Federal Paid Parental Leave Act
May 22, 2009: Financial Abuse Rises as Major Hurdle to Safety
May 21, 2009: Harsh Economy Highlights Cost of Domestic Abuse
May 19, 2009: Supreme Court Rules Pensions Need Not Include Maternity Leave Taken Prior to Pregnancy Discrimination Act
May 15, 2009: Online games spark girls' interest in science and technology
May 12, 2009: Politico Examines Shortage of Republican Women in Public Office at State, National Levels
May 12, 2009: Women Face Higher Burden Than Men From Rising Health Care Costs, Study Finds
May 6, 2009: When Will Women Become a Work-Force Majority?
May 6, 2009: Health Insurers Agree to End Higher Premiums for Women
May 6, 2009: Ginsburg: Court Needs Another Woman
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Press Releases |
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- Commission on Women participates in Pay Equity Day
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Kentucky Commission on Women (KCOW) has again this year joined the national effort to raise awareness about the wage gap between men and women.
- Governor Beshear Honors Kentucky Women
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Governor Steve Beshear today joined the Kentucky Commission on Women to honor three inductees (Nelle Pitcock Horlander, Clara Sanford Oldham and Doris Y. Wilkinson, Ph.D.) to the Kentucky Women Remembered exhibit at the state Capitol. The exhibit recognizes outstanding Kentucky women and their lifetime achievements.
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