This news release is shared by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights on behalf of the Seattle Women’s Commission SEATTLE—The Seattle Women’s Commission (SWC) invites the public to experience We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For, a moving community art show in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Opening… [ Keep reading ]
“Yesterday, individuals attended the Seattle LGBTQ Commission’s public meeting and made intimidating comments that suggested a potential safety threat. Intimidation against anyone, including members and allies of our LGBTQ+ community, is unacceptable and goes against our City’s values of safety and inclusion. Hate has no place in Seattle, particularly in… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Disability Commission (SDC) is accepting applications from community volunteers. Commissioners make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments about programs, policies, and practices that increase participation of people with disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life. People who are passionate about promoting equity, access,… [ Keep reading ]
Lou Graham, Sherry Harris, and Storme Webber are among the countless who should be celebrated for their incredible contributions to the City of Seattle. Their work, alongside that of a multitude of local leaders and organizations, has ensured that Seattle’s communities can thrive and remain resilient.
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights’ summer newsletter is here! This issue features the LGBTQ Commission’s recent Pride Flag raising event, new civil rights resource videos for businesses, policy priorities that guide our work, and more.
On May 31, the Seattle LGBTQ Commission joined City and community leaders for the 13th annual Pride flag raising at City Hall in honor of Seattle’s Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) community.
When birth control fails, there are still ways to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. This article brings awareness to emergency contraceptives and what can be done.
On May 31, the Seattle LGBTQ Commission will join Mayor Bruce Harrell to raise the LGBTQ+ Pride flag over City Hall! This is a public event and all are welcome to attend.
This article by the Seattle Women’s Commission shares insights from local women highlighting the challenges they face, their achievements, and the changes needed to build a truly equal world.
Newsletter shared by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights on behalf of the Disability, LGBTQ, Human Rights, and Women’s commissions. This newsletter amplifies updates and events from the Disability, LGBTQ, Human Rights, and Women’s commissions. This issue features each commission’s work this year and their priorities for 2025, this year’s… [ Keep reading ]
