Use your voice for positive change
​​Through education and advocacy, the Women's Forum is committed to empowering the women of USM to use their voice to influence communication and positive change within and across USM institutions.

MAryland Legislative Agend for WOMEN (MLAW) 

The USM Women's Forum is a member of  MLAW. Below is a link to their 2022 Legislative Agenda. Check out the packet to learn more about these important issues for women in Maryland. Visit MLAW's website for ways to take action. 

USM Women's Forum Solidarity Statement - Asian & Asian American Community

The University System of Maryland Women's Forum (USMWF) stands in solidarity with the Asian and Asian American community and condemns race and gender-based acts of violence.  We are empathic for the loss of life of our brothers and sisters in the Asian and Asian American community on March 16, 2021.  The racial profiling that the Asian and Asian American community has been subject to has resulted in varying forms of discrimination, bias, stereotyping and violence throughout the history of the United States.  USMWF acknowledges that a long-standing history of xenophobia persists and perpetuates injustice, inequities, prejudice, and violence against people of marginalized identities.  
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​The USMWF is committed to transforming ourselves and our community to prevent tragedies like this in the future.  We value diverse peoples and practices, and we strive to create an inclusive environment and a more equitable world through education, engagement, empowerment, and advocacy.

CAMPUS CONCERNS

The Women's Forum is an advocate and resource for students, faculty, and staff of USM. We want to hear from you if you have a campus concern. 
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USm Advocacy Day

Representatives from the USM Women's Forum Executive Council participated in the USM Advocacy Day on February 17, 2021. This is a day where representatives form USM student, staff and faculty councils and the USM Women's Forum meet with Maryland legislators to advocate for shared priorities. The following is a video and document that was shared with legislators prior to Advocacy Day. 
USM Points of Excellence
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USM WOMEN'S FORUM's Response to the U.S. Capitol riot

The University System of Maryland Women’s Forum condemns the January 6th attacks on the U.S. Capitol and the acts of terror that thwart the democratic principles of the United States.  Our democratic ideals value the diversity of people and their thoughts to make room for peaceful and civil discourse of differences.  The riots and violence demonstrated ignorance on the part of the violators fueled by insightful misinformation and the lack of respect and understanding regarding our democracy.  The response to the violence or the lack thereof, highlights the persistent structural inequities of race that plague our society.  

The University System of Maryland Women's Forum acknowledges the inequities and injustices in the United States and rises to the challenge to advocate for equitable treatment, opportunity, and access to resources for all people.  We commit to empower each other through teaching and learning of our differences so as to develop a diverse community of thought leaders that can engage in civil exchange to challenge normative ideals, identify innovative solutions, and contribute to the common good of society.