Our Mission:
The Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) strives to elevate the well-being of women in Indiana by understanding their needs and supporting their active involvement in all areas of society.
Our Values:
1) Identifying and recognizing the contributions made by Indiana women to their communities, state, and nation.
2) Collaborating with organizations and governmental agencies to assess the needs of women and to promote, develop, and support programs and services that address those need.
3)Working to remove legal and social barriers for women by evaluating legislative, laws, and governmental policies, and making recommendations to the General Assembly and Governor that align with the Commission's purpose.
Meet the Commission
The Indiana Commission for Women consists of fifteen appointed Commissioners: The Chair who is appointed by the Governor of Indiana, along with six additional appointees. The Commission also includes two appointees from the Senate President Pro Tempore, two from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and four members of the Indiana General Assembly.
Commissioners
Public Meetings
View the public meeting schedule and access notes and agendas from previous meetings.
Meetings
The History
The Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) was established in 1992 by Executive Order 92-15 and enacted as a State Commission in 1996 through the passage of Senate Bill 500. ICW is a bi-partisan advisory commission of fifteen appointed Commissioners from across the State of Indiana and is symbolic of Indiana's commitment to improving the quality of life for women and their families.
