About Us...


The Atlanta Commission on Women was established in March 2000 by the Atlanta City Council with the approval of the Mayor.




Our Mission is...

To support and advocate women’s issues through research;

The collection and dissemination of information;

The review and analysis of city laws;

To promote, encourage, and provide advisory assistance to other women’s organizations, women in business and women in the community;

To conduct studies and hold public hearings on issues affecting women;

To promote access and bring awareness to issues facing women;

To provide leadership by taking action to impact legislation that will protect and support women.





Our mission shall be accomplished by...

The implementation, review, and analysis of studies impacting the lives of women;

Attention to and analysis of various communication from women, on topics such as domestic violence, pay, business and employment opportunities, health and wellness, and many more;

Review of existing laws and regulations to ensure they benefit the welfare of women and girls;

Collection and dissemination of information regarding the status of women;

Creation of a directory of resources and services for women and girls;

Networking and collaborating with women, women’s organizations, women in business and women community leaders to assess and improve the quality of life for women and girls in the Atlanta metro area.




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