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Department on the Status of Women

August 20, 2026

San Francisco Launches This is Your City: 2026 Family Listening Series

Families invited to share their stories and experiences as part of San Francisco's first Citywide Community Needs Assessment

June 17, 2026

Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Melgar, and Department on the Status of Women Launch San Francisco Women’s Agenda

New Cross-Department Strategy Advances Health, Safety, Civic Leadership, Economic Mobility, and Security for Women; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Deliver a City Where Everyone Thrives.

February 24, 2026

Mayor Lurie Launches Strong Starts, Another Major Step to Support San Francisco Kids and Families

Will Convene Leaders on Comprehensive Plan to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support Families, Build a City Where Every Child Can Thrive.

January 22, 2026

Mayor Daniel Lurie, San Francisco Department on the Status of Women and Reproductive Justice Leaders Commit to Reproductive Freedom

Today Mayor Daniel Lurie, First Lady Becca Prowda, Supervisor Myrna Melgar, the Department on the Status of ...

A photo on the steps of City Hall following the reproductive justice rally on the Roe v Wade anniversary with diverse women in men in brightly colored clothing, some holding indigenous flags or signs supporting Planned Parenthood

September 25, 2025

Mayor Lurie Announces Appointment of Dr. Diana Aroche to Lead Department of Status of Women

Dr. Aroche Brings Decades of Experience Driving Policy, Working With Communities Across San Francisco and Bay Area; Will Work to Improve the Lives of San Francisco’s Women and Girls, Ensure Accountability, Effectiveness of Public Funding