UPCOMING EVENTS PRESENTED BY THE FRIENDS

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

Please join us for 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.

​This event is FREE and open to the public but registration is required.

Register here

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Women's History Month Awards Ceremony and Reception
“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.

Photos from past Women's History Month celebrations presented by the FRIENDS of the Commission on the Status of Women are available at the FRIENDS' photo gallery.

FREE Salary Negotiation Workshops for Women

​Feb 21st | 11 am to 1 pm | Morgan Stanley, 101 California Street, 3rd Floor
Mar 27th | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Main Library, Latino-Hispanic Room, 100 Larkin Street
(Additional workshop dates available.  Check registration site for listings or sign up to be notified of 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

COMING FALL 2019 | 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.
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We are planning for next year's 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 this year's celebration, click here.

Coming Soon

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.

VISIT OUR PHOTO GALLERY

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.