Commission for Women Releases Report on Status of Women in Montgomery County; Part of

[News Hound]

As part of its 35th anniversary celebration, the Montgomery County Commission for Women today released the 2007 Report on Status of Women in Montgomery County, a collection of objective data compiled over the past two years that describes women’s experiences, measures progress made by women, and identifies obstacles and gaps that continue to create challenges for women in the county.

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Council President Marilyn Praisner received the first copies from Commission for Women President Deborah Horan during a reception at the Music Center at Strathmore.

“I commend the Commission for Women for its work on this project,” said Leggett. “While the report shows the strength of the women of our community, it also raises serious concerns and identifies areas of vulnerability. There is still much work to do before we can celebrate their full equality of opportunity.”

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