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Using a justice and equity lens, Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) advocates for under-resourced
and marginalized women and girls in Connecticut. We work to close the civil
legal gap and to create state policy for economic security. 

Legal Information and Access

CWEALF bridges the justice gap for individuals to understand their legal rights with free, confidential, bilingual legal information and advocacy services.

Public Policy and Advocacy

CWEALF protects and promotes the rights of women and girls on issues of economic security, workplace and education equity, violence and harassment, and reproductive healthcare through our public policy and advocacy work.

Advancement and Leadership

CWEALF provides a platform for women's voices and issues and promotes advancement opportunities for women and girls to reach their potential in school, at work, in the home and in the community.

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Who We Are

CWEALF advocates for and empowers women and girls, especially those who are underserved or marginalized. Since 1973, we have worked to create an equitable society where women and girls thrive.

CWEALF uses intersectional strategies to address gender inequality and advance the rights, opportunities, and status of women and girls through:

Legal Information and Access:

CWEALF helps bridge the justice gap by providing information about the legal rights of women and girls, as well as connecting them with resources and providing them with individual support as they navigate the justice system. The program components include information and referral, client advocacy services, and “know your rights” community education.

Public Policy and Advocacy:

CWEALF protects and promotes the rights of women and girls by identifying and articulating the challenges they face and elevating their interests and voices through public policy and advocacy. CWEALF fights gender discrimination with a focus on: a) economic security, b) access to justice, c) workplace and education equity, d) freedom from violence and harassment, and e) sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Advancement and Leadership Initiatives:

CWEALF provides a platform for women’s and girls’ voices and issues. CWEALF promotes advancement opportunities for women and girls to reach their potential in school, at work, in the home, and in the community. This work includes coalition building with partner organizations to increase impact.

Fight for gender equity and advance the rights, opportunities, and status of women and girls - starting in your own community - by standing with the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF).