The California Budget & Policy Center (Budget Center) and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG) invited attendees to the virtual launch event of the Women’s Well-Being Index (WWBI).
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We’re thrilled to introduce the latest iteration of the California Women’s Well-Being Index, a comprehensive tool that assessed how women across California were faring, using county-level data. The WWBI is a multifaceted measure consisting of five dimensions: health, personal safety, employment and earnings, economic security, and political empowerment. Each dimension included six indicators, creating an overall well-being score for each of California’s 58 counties, giving state and local leaders the data they needed to create meaningful policy changes and improve the lives of women across California.
This event served as the official launch of a partnership between the Budget Center and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, providing an opportunity for state leaders to hear from the lead researchers on the project. Experts presented their findings, highlighting specific challenges faced by California women, including economic security, access to health care, and representation in elected positions. They connected these challenges to actionable public policies that emphasized gender equity and women’s expertise and representation in policymaking.
Following the presentation, a dynamic panel discussion featured state leaders and other distinguished guests, exploring policy solutions to enhance the well-being of women and advance gender equity in California.
- About the California Budget & Policy Center
- About the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
