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City of Seattle Celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ Pride Month with Flag Raising and Proclamations at City Hall 

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.

Emergency Contraceptive: There are Always Options

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.

Join the LGBTQ Commission to Raise the Pride Flag at Seattle City Hall

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.

Accelerating Action for Gender Equality: Real Voices and Real Change on International Women’s Day

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.

Civil Rights Commissions Newsletter

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 ]

Call for Community Volunteers: Join the Disability, LGBTQ, Human Rights, and Women’s Commissions

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Disability, LGBTQ, Human Rights, and Women’s commissions.

SWC Inside/Out: An Interview with the Seattle Women’s Commission Co-Chairs

Welcome to SWC Inside/Out, an interview series with members of the Seattle Women’s Commission and the community members who inspire us. This is the fourth installment of the series and we are delighted to speak with our fearless leaders, Sarah and Krystal. Read on to learn more about their experience… [ Keep reading ]

Housing Access in Seattle: Where We Are and Where We Are Going

On November 15th, the Seattle Women’s Commission hosted an incredible panel of guests to discuss recent state-wide housing legislation and considerations following the passing of the City of Seattle Housing Levy.

SOCR Commissions Meet with International Delegates

City of Seattle Commissions exist to advise the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on issues related to the communities they represent. The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) leads four of the City’s Commissions: This fall, the World Affairs Council contacted SOCR and offered an opportunity for our Commissions… [ Keep reading ]

SWC Inside/Out: An Interview with the Seattle Human Services Coalition

Welcome to SWC Inside/Out, an interview series with members of the Seattle Women’s Commission and the community members who inspire us. This is the third installment of the series. We are thrilled to be talking with the team at the Seattle Human Services Coalition about their recently released wage equity… [ Keep reading ]