UPCOMING EVENTS PRESENTED BY THE FRIENDS

March Membership Drive
The Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women is an advocacy group raising awareness and funds for the work of the San Francisco Commission and Department on the Status of Women.  Your membership support programs and initiatives that empower women, ensures their safety, and protects their 

Become a Supporting Member

FREE Salary Negotiation Workshops for Women

April 2nd | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Morgan Stanley, 101 California Street, 3rd Floor
Aug 21st | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | SF Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Rm | 100 Larkin Street

(Additional workshop dates available.  Check registration site for listing or sign up to be notified of the next workshop date.)

AAUW Work Smart Salary Negotiation Workshops are FREE and are designed to help women learn to confidently and successfully negotiate their own salary and benefits packages. To learn more about this citywide initiative, click here.

REGISTER HERE

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CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awards Luncheon

November 1, 2019 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (Doors Open at 11:30 pm) | Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission Street, San Francisco 

​The CEDAW Women's Human Rights Awards honor leaders and organizations who use their public roles to advance the rights of women and girls.  Awards are given for leadership demonstrated in diverse sectors of the community including education, entrepreneurship, government, health, media, labor, and philanthropy.

We are now planning for our annual fundraising gala.  If you would like to be a part of this amazing event, please contact Verna Liza Caba at vernaliza@friendscosw.org or call 415.779.6636 or fill out our volunteer survey.

​To learn more about the CEDAW Awards and to view photos from last year's celebration, click here.

Coming Soon

Women's History Month Kick-off Celebration with the
​Honorable Mayor London N. Breed 
“Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence.”
March 1, 2019 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Mayor's Balcony | San Francisco City Hall | 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

The Honorable Mayor London N. Breed will kick-off San Francisco's Women's History Month Celebration and recognize 2019 honorees.  

EVENT PHOTOS HERE

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International Women's Day Celebration
"Gender Balance in the Arts: Past, Present, and Future"
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Main Library, Skylight Gallery - 6th Floor | 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco

We warmly invite you to San Francisco's International Women's Day Celebration as we highlight three exhibits currently on display at the Main Library:

• The Mothers Building - Photographs by Richard Rothman of the only WPA artwork in San Francisco created and directed by women in the 1930's. 
• Immigrant Girl, Radical Women - Original and compelling artwork by Artist and Writer Robbin Legere Henderson.
• ​Illusion and the Magic City - A celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Golden Gate International Exposition.

Our Program Will Include:
Guest Speakers:

• Rosie Rios, 43rd Treasurer of the United States
• Mary Jung, Commissioner from the San Francisco Arts Commission
• Ashley Summers, Operations Manager from the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services

Award Presentation by George Gascon, District Attorney of San Francisco.
Lyrical Guitar Music by Iraklii Rusiia, Giorgi Kikvidze, and Zaza Korinteli
​This event is FREE and open to the public but registration is required.

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Women's History Month Awards Ceremony 
“Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence.”
March 19, 2019 | 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Board of Supervisors Legislative Chambers | San Francisco City Hall

The Board of Supervisors will be recognizing the 2019 Women Making History Honorees.  This event is free and open to the public.

Event Photos Here

Photos of Past Events
​The FRIENDS organize events in the community to raise awareness and funds for stopping violence against women, eliminating human trafficking and promoting gender equity.  We are thankful to individual donors and sponsors and all of our guests who support our mission by attending our events.

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Upcoming Events In The Community

Community Events Calendar: We are happy to cross promote events and gatherings hosted or organized by our community partners and allies. Submit calendar items to news@friendcosw.org.