Welcome to the Kentucky Commission on Women!

We hope you will enjoy browsing our web site and various links to information that is of interest to and pertaining to women. The Kentucky Commission on Women works to improve the status of women in Kentucky, works to educate the public about issues and challenges pertaining to women, serves as a catalyst to bring policymakers and advocates together, and as an informational clearinghouse for women around the Commonwealth. In terms of education, health and well-being, economic sufficiency, leadership and equity, Kentucky must continue to rise to meet the challenge of strengthening Kentucky women. The Commission stands ready to identify and examine the obstacles to progress, and to develop solutions for the future for our women and girls. We hope this website will assist in raising your awareness of  what has already been accomplished and what yet needs to be done to improve the quality of life for women, and Kentucky citizens in general. It just makes good sense…. Strengthen Kentucky by Strengthening Kentucky Women!

Are you a president, director, or chairwoman of an organization, group or agency that affects the status of women in Kentucky?

Join the Kentucky Women's Leadership Council sponsored by the Kentucky Commission on Women and Kentucky Women's Political Caucus.

By bringing together Kentucky's women leaders to share highlights of their organization's projects, events of interests and issues of concern. We will all benefit from a cohesive network while we work to improve the status of women in Kentucky.

If you are interested in participating in the new Kentucky Women's Leadership Council call 502-564-2611 x330 or email Eleanor.Jordan@ky.gov.

The Kentucky Commission on Women organized a women's health coalition in September of 2008 to brainstorm initiatives that will help change the grade for women's health in Kentucky.

Nationally, Kentucky ranks in the bottom third on the status of women's health and well-being and if graded would receive an F.

Stay tuned to this webpage for progress and updates!

January 12, 2010: "Ross Bill" passes 97-0 in House 

December 4, 2009: U.S. Senate Approves Legislation Requiring Free Mammograms 

December 2, 2009: Governor Beshear awards nearly $800,000 for victims' services

• Kentucky Commission on Women Seeks Nominations for Annual Kentucky Women Remembered
  Friday, November 06, 2009
  The Kentucky Commission on Women (KCW) is currently seeking nominations of outstanding Kentucky women for the Kentucky Women Remembered watercolor exhibit in the state Capitol. Nominations for Kentucky Women Remembered must be submitted by November 23, 2009.