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The Iowa Department of Human Rights' Office on the Status of Women and the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women would like to take this time to recognize and honor those we have lost over the last several months. We would like to pay tribute to the legacy these women have left behind and all of the work those they have influenced will continue to do for Iowans.

The Iowa Department of Human Rights' Office on the Status of Women (Iowa Commission on the Status of Women) proudly accepted a 2016 Achievement Award from the National Association of Commissions for Women in late July for its collaborative work during Pay Equity Week in 2016 with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the U.S. Department of Labor's... read more

On April 11th, 2016, the Office on the Status of Women, in collaboration with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, held a panel discussion to build awareness on wage inequality in Iowa. Panelists were Maxine Lampe of AAUW, Phyllis Peters of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women, Zachary Florent of the U.S... read more

The Office on the Status of Women, an office within the Iowa Department of Human Rights’ Community Advocacy and Services division, advocates for and leads collaborative efforts that champion the success and well-being of women and girls in Iowa. The office’s vision is to empower Iowa women and girls to achieve their full potential.

The office is supported by a small staff and has... read more