The Columbus Women’s Commission works to advance the
economic well-being of women in our community by directly influencing policies
and procedure to make big change happen in Columbus. The commission focuses on four key areas: Gender Equity in the Workplace, Health, Housing and Workforce Development.
SIX ACTION STEPS
- Start the conversation of implicit bias, unequal pay, etc with family and friends to raise awareness
- Encourage women to run for office
- Use social media tools to reach, engage, educate and empower the community to understand the issues and take action
- Stay informed on issues/bills at your State legislatures that impact women
- Build accountability measures to fight implicit bias within the workplace
- Continue to be open to learning and challenging existing systems