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Women’s Advancement

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Women’s Advancement office is closed, with staff working remotely. Salary negotiation workshops are being held in an online format. For questions, email bostonwomen@boston.gov.

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Our mission is to promote gender equity by empowering women and removing systemic barriers to their advancement.

What our work includes:
bostonwomen@boston.gov
1 City Hall Square
Room 804
Boston, MA 02201-2025
Temporary COVID-19 hours
City Hall is only open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Our initiatives

 Childcare
Economic equity
Safety

AAUW Work Smart in Boston Salary Negotiation Workshop

Learn to successfully advocate for yourself — and help close the pay gap for women everywhere.

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Get access to resources for women entrepreneurs
WE BOS offers resources and opportunities to help start and grow your business.
Let us know about your organization or event
Does your organization serve women and girls in Boston?
Take the AAUW Work Smart in Boston Salary Negotiation Workshop
Learn the skills you need to advocate for yourself at at work.
Sign the 100% Talent Compact
Commit to closing the gender pay gaps in Boston.

Reports

'Too Much and Not Enough' report
2020 report on childcare during COVID-19
Boston Women's Workforce Council report
2020 report on Boston's 100% Talent Compact
'Making Childcare Work'
Results from the City's first-ever citywide survey on childcare
'Gaining Ground on Equal Pay' report
2017 report on the impact of Boston's salary negotiation workshops
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We dive into deeper detail about our work through our Medium account.

News and Announcements

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New leadership place at key City of Boston departments

Mayor's Office
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New funding through Childcare Entrepreneur fund announced

Women's Advancement

First cargo electric-assist tricycle added to City fleet, named after Kittie Knox

Environment
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Second round of funding open for Childcare Entrepreneur Fund

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