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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

Ruby L. Sutton, 2010 inductee into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame and long-time civil rights activist, died in Dubuque surrounded by family at the age of 82 on September 17th. From the Office on the Status of Women, we would like to send our thoughts out to her many friends and family and to thank Ruby for all that she has done for human rights in Iowa. Rest in... read more

The Office on the Status of Women, Drake Law Women, and the Iowa Organization of Women Attorneys are proud to release the 11th edition of Iowa Women and the Law. For a copy of the publication, please click here.