The New Jersey Advisory Commission on the Status of Women

The New Jersey Advisory Commission on the Status of Women would love to hear from you! The Commission was created in 1974 to act as an advisor and advocate for all women in the Garden State. Working with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ Division on Women, Commission members are committed to addressing critical concerns and issues confronting New Jersey women. We want to make sure that the priorities and concerns we address are based upon the voices of women in our state. Your opinion matters.

Question Title

* 1. Please select the top three issues you believe should be priorities for the Commission.

Impact of COVID on women in the workforce

Access to/cost of healthcare

Access to/cost of childcare

Legislation: gender gaps in policy and law

Gender Based Violence: domestic and sexual

Gender Parity/Equal Pay

Career Development and Opportunities

Business Development and Opportunities: entrepreneurship, access to credit, taxes, etc.

Girls Leadership & Development

LGBTQIA+ Policy

Transportation –challenges impacting employment, childcare, education, etc.