Advocating for Women and Girls
CWEALF protects and promotes the rights of women and girls by identifying and articulating the challenges they face and elevating their interests and voices through public policy and advocacy.
Our Legal Education Program helps us to understand the significant needs of women and girls throughout the state. To achieve better opportunities for women, CWEALF leads policy coalitions, offers public testimony, and collaborates with community partners.
CWEALF fights gender discrimination and advances the rights, opportunities and status of women and girls, with a focus on:
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Economic Security and Success
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Access to Justice
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Workplace and Education Equity
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Freedom from Violence and Harassment
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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Reports & Issue Briefs
2021 Women’s Economic Security Toolkit
Kit de Herramientas de Seguridad Económica para Mujeres 2021
2020 Voter Guide to Women’s Economic Security
2020 Candidate Guide to Women’s Economic Security
Public Statement: BLACK LIVES MATTER
Paid Family and Medical Leave - Frequently Asked Questions
Lincencia Familiar y Medica Remunerada - Preguntas Frecuentes
Paid Leave Victory in CT! What Does it Mean for Me? - Webinar Recording
Issue Brief: Pay Equity in Connecticut
Issue Brief: Women & Social Security
Issue Brief: Sexual Harassment
Issue Brief: Minimum Wage
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