WOMEN UNITED IN ADVANCING AND SECURING OUR FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS BOTH IN THE US & ABROAD
What we do
We offer a wide variety of activities, from educational talks to social lunches. Check out our page to find out more!
Educate
We host educational talks and meetings on topics impacting Americans every day. We invite experts from within and outside the Women’s Caucus.
Activate
We plan activist events, whether that’s phone banking overseas voters or postcard socials. We encourage all our members to stay active in political affairs.
Motivate
We provide a space for American women living abroad and Americans who support women’s issues to come socialize and get to know other like minded individuals.
Inspire
We want all our members to feel empowered to stand up and have their voices heard. In addition to our issue based events, we regularly host sessions to improve your skills and learn some new ones!
Latest News & Resources
- Before the Supreme Court issued the Dobbs decision, we hosted Salli Swartz, chair of the DA Reproductive Justice Action Team, to tell us what overturning Roe v Wade would mean for abortion access in the United States. Watch Salli’s presentation here.
We regularly post on social media, with calls to action or updates on our upcoming events. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
Keep in touch
We send out a newsletter with details about ways to get involved, upcoming events and calls to action.
Want to join us or have a question?
What we stand for
The Women’s Caucus envisions a world where government and society guarantee gender equality, and where women determine who they are, where they stand, and who they become. Our mission is to advance gender equality and related Democratic causes through education, activism and community outreach. At the same time we seek to create a safe and supportive space for our members to discuss issues, share experiences and cultivate friendships, skills and networks.
Fundamentally we believe none of us is free until all of us are free. As such, all of our activities and decisions are guided by the following values.
Diversity
The Women’s Caucus spans generations and lived experiences. We recognize that our identities as women intersect in complex and meaningful ways with class, race, age, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity and the many other social groupings to which we belong. We seek to learn from each other’s diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and opinions, and to advance feminist causes that elevate all women.
Inclusivity
We strive to give all members the opportunity to participate in our activities, contribute to our discussions and bring their many different talents, skills and passions to the table. To this end, the Women’s Caucus is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, friendly and inclusive environment, while offering a diverse range of programming that is accessible to all members.
Action
The Women’s Caucus believes that actions speak louder than words, and that democracy is not a spectator sport. To this end, we are committed to taking actions, big and small, on a variety of issues affecting women, ranging from healthcare and reproductive rights, to the economy and the environment, to immigration and racial justice, to LGBTQ+ rights and domestic violence. We are also committed to supporting wider DA efforts to get out the vote and promote nominated Democratic candidates running in key races, with a special focus on women and women’s issues.
Education
The Women’s Caucus believes that information and skills are an activist’s greatest weapon. To this end, we aim to offer a wide range of educational activities and tools, while keeping members informed on issues, policies and current events through our newsletter, website, Slack and social media channels.
Respect & accountability
The Women’s Caucus is not only an advocacy group, but also a space where women come together to find support, share experiences and discuss important issues. To preserve the safe, supportive, friendly and inclusive environment that our members hold dear, the Women’s Caucus strives to maintain the highest standards of respect, fairness, transparency and accountability in all our activities, discussions and communications.
Empowerment & growth
The Women’s Caucus believes that behind every strong woman is a whole tribe of other strong women who have her back. We therefore aim to empower our members and help each other grow. Members are always encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas, and if they would like to act on them with the support of the Women’s Caucus, we’ll do our best to help make it happen. We also recognize the Women’s Caucus provides a unique opportunity to develop personal and professional skills, which we seek to promote in a positive manner. This involves recognizing members’ contributions, giving praise where it’s due, and giving and receiving constructive feedback with grace.
Meet our amazing team.
Our leadership team is here to help! We have a wide variety of experience and interests.
Monica Cardenas
Chair
Katherine Huang
Vice-Chair
Laura Mosedale
Leadership Delegate
Sylvia Wallach Squire
Recruitment Chair
Carol Moore
Founder & Leadership Member
