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About Us

The Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) is a  statewide coalition of women's groups and individuals formed to provide a non-partisan, independent, voice for Maryland women and families. The group advocates for progressive legislation and policy that promotes and protects the well being of Maryland women and their families and provides them opportunities to develop their full potential.  

This initiative is a response to the Maryland Commission for Women's decision in August of 2004 to absorb the Legislative Agenda for Maryland Women (LAMW) into its Legislative and Public Policy Committee.  For twelve years, the Legislative Agenda for Maryland Women, a statewide coalition effort, supported successful passage of dozens of bills that have improved the quality of life for Maryland's women and families.  Many leaders of the new initiative served on the LAMW steering committee.

Our Vision

Maryland women and their families have a right, by law, to an adequate and sustainable quality of life and an opportunity to develop their full potential.

Guiding Principles

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An adequate standard of living regardless of ability to work or achieve financial independence

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Personal safety at home, school and the workplace

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Freedom from discrimination in Maryland's economic, educational, judicial, political, and social system

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Equal access to quality health care and reproductive services

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Safe and affordable child and dependant care

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A quality, public education

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Equitable and responsible implementation and enforcement of rights and protections provided by existing law

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Elimination of discriminatory policies and practices based on age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities and attributes, race, and sexual orientation

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Family-friendly employment practices

 

Contact Information

Telephone
443-519-1005
FAX
443-519-1005
Postal address
305 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 201, Towson, MD 21204
Electronic mail
General Information: admin@mdlegagenda4women.org
Webmaster: admin@mdlegagenda4women.org
 

 

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Last modified: April 30, 2008