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The Vermont Commission on Women is a state agency working to help women achieve legal, economic, social, and political equality in Vermont. The agency offers services as an advisor, planner, and information source for the legislature on issues affecting women. The commission also functions as an educational resource by conducting research, producing publications, and providing conferences and workshops. It works with other organizations and provides referrals.〔()〕 == Advocacy == The VCW researches and monitors legislation and policies that are important to women and families in Vermont. VCW also assists various policymakers with research on pertinent policy issues. VCW organizes and partners with broad-based coalitions on issues affecting Vermont families. Sexual Harassment The VCW has long advocated for better legislation around sexual harassment, as well as better broadcast and recognition of the current laws in Vermont.〔Christian Avard. "Opening eyes to harassment laws." Vermont Guardian (2007):Web. 23 Sep 2009. Expressing Breastmilk in the workplace The VCW has advocated for women's rights to pump milk in public places, and has recently been a strong influence in passing legislation that allows women to have time and a place to pump while at work. When compared to the national average, a higher percentage of Vermont women breastfeed; but some women were forced to stop pumping because of their inability to pump at work.〔Lisa Rathke. "Law allows nursing mothers to express breast milk at work." Boston Globe 15/May/2008, Print.〕 The passage of this law required employers to designate a space, and allow time for women to pump. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Vermont Commission on Women」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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