California Women’s Law Center

The California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) works to ensure, through systemic change, that life opportunities for women and girls are free from unjust social, economic, and political constraints.

CWLC programs are designed to enable
individuals to use the law that governs their rights and to assist them in addressing the legal issues that perpetuate women’s growing poverty.

By focusing on Gender Discrimination,
Violence Against Women, Women’s Health and Reproductive Justice, CWLC dedicates its resources to making the constitutional promise of equality a reality, and to protecting the rights of women and girls every day.

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Justa Taste, Justa Laugh 2009--20th Anniversary

Justa Taste, Justa Laugh--Justice for Women Fundraiser
CWLC is thrilled to celebrate our 20th annual fundraiser.  The event will take place on June 4, 2009 at the California Science Center.  We are planning a very special evening and are pleased to have you attend.  It is an exceptional fundraiser featuring a spectacular line-up of comedic talent, excellent food from some of the best women chefs and women-owned restaurants in town, wine and spirit tastings, as well as first class live and silent auctions.  This event has a well-earned reputation for providing a warm and inspiring evening.  We know you will not want to miss this extraordinary event!

What: Justa Taste, Justa Laugh, Just for Women 2009 Fundraiser
When: Thursday, June 4, 2009 
Where: California Science Center, The Wallis Annenberg Building
Time: 6:00 pm--Cocktails, Appetizers, and Silent Auction
         8:30 pm--Comedy Show

Purchase tickets online | Download form

See photos from last year's event.

 

Laila Ali, Women’s Sports Foundation and California Women’s Law Center launch “V is for Victory. So is Title IX.”Campaign to Promote Equal Treatment for all Athletes

The girls of Miguel Contreras Learning Complex high school tested their skills against the pitching of Super Middle Weight Boxing Champion Laila Ali today when they played softball to celebrate the launch of “V Is for Victory. So is IX.”— a new educational campaign to ensure all athletes receive equal treatment in school and community sports programs.   Launched by the Women’s Sport’s Foundation (WSF) and the California Women’s Law Center (CWLC), “V Is for Victory. So is IX.” teaches the public about the need for fair treatment in athletics and the importance of the federal Title IX law in promoting equality. The multifaceted campaign includes free educational workshops, an interactive website and published resources including a Title IX guide.

The participants at today’s event all attend Miguel Contreras Learning Complex high school and were thrilled to meet Laila and display their skills as part of a greater effort to create awareness around Title IX and equality.  Ali, the undefeated Super Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World, is a long-time activist and supporter of women in sports and the perfect role model for today’s healthy, active girls. Today’s softball game is part of the nationwide kick-off of the “V is for Victory. So is IX.” campaign. 

Read full details on the kick-off event, view photos of Laila and the girls and learn more about Title IX here.