FCSW

Collaboration.
Education.
Celebration.

Since 1991, leaders from across Florida have been appointed to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women (FCSW). Collectively, these leaders, with the support of dedicated staff, work to deliver programming aimed at improving the well-being of Florida women and girls – and by extension, all Floridians.

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Five Key Issues Affecting
Florida Women & Girls

Affordable
Housing

Access to a safe home with financial security for other necessities.

Economic
Security

Confidence and financial literacy to provide for today and plan for the future.

Women in
Leadership

Representation and access to leadership opportunities.

Health
Care

Access to quality affordable health services, medications, and surgeries.

Care
Giving

Supporting children, elders, parents, or extended family.

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2024 Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees

Governor Ron DeSantis has selected three outstanding women as inductees into the 2024 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on September 30, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida.

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Women’s Online Veteran Summit

FCSW will host an online summit dedicated to women veterans and their families. Designed as an accessible virtual gathering, the summit aims to shine a spotlight on the unique needs and strengths of women who have served and are currently serving in our military.

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Voices of Florida Women

The 2025 Voices of Women survey identified key issues and the critical needs women and families perceive as important in their communities and highlights the viewpoints of all segments of the population from across the state.

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2024 Annual Report

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The Florida Commission on the Status of Women recently delivered its 2024 Annual Report to the Florida Governor, Cabinet, and state leadership. The report chronicles the work and accomplishments of the Commission and details some of the issues and challenges facing women and girls in Florida.

Our mission is to enable Florida women and girls to reach their fullest potential through Education, Collaboration, and Celebration.

A state where women and families are empowered, have opportunities to thrive, and contribute to a more prosperous Florida.

Voices of Florida Women Survey Report

This report serves to inform the FCSW about the top issues, barriers, and challenges affecting Florida women. In order to best accomplish this, the University of North Florida conducted a survey of women across the state, asking about their most important and impactful challenges. Key findings from the survey are as represented in the infographic.

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