Office on Women's Policy & Initiatives

Mission Statement

• To support and advocate women's issues through research and community involvement;
• To establish public and private partnerships to address women's issues in Washington, DC;
• To promote, encourage, and provide advisory assistance to women's organizations and institutions focused on empowering women in the Washington, DC;
• To conduct studies and hold public hearings on issues affecting women in conjunction with the DC Commission for Women;
• To promote access and bring awareness to issues facing women in Washington, DC;
• To provide leadership by taking action to impact legislation that will protect and support women.

• 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, personal safety, 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 an online 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 Washington, DC.