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Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy

The Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA) is responsible for overseeing the State's women's right work, including leading the ongoing implementation of women's rights legislation, evaluating current women's rights legislation, building support for new legislation, and advising the Governor's Office, the Legislature and the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources. The office will review and report on the status of women in the State as well as provide information on the status of women to the public, state agencies, the General Assembly, the Judiciary, organizations, businesses and institutions, when necessary. The Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy also oversees the Delaware Commission for Women, Delaware Women's Hall of Fame Committee, and the Delaware Women's Workforce Council.

Hall of Fame

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Reports & Fact Sheets

A transparent look at Delaware women data.

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Delaware Women's Hall of Fame


2023 Delaware Women Hall of Fame Inductees

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Resources for State Employees

Employee Resources

For more information about the Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy, contact:

Melanie Ross Levin

Director of the Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy
(302) 577-8970





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