Women's Health Task Force

What is the Women's Health Task Force (WHTF)?

The Women’s Health Task Force is one of a number of task forces of the National Council of Women’s Organizations. The NCWO’s task forces bring together the leading women’s experts for strategy and policy discussions in order to identify and enable opportunities for the groups to work together to advance specific issues. Founded in October 2006, the Women’s Health Task Force is made up of representatives from NCWO member organizations. The Task Force’s initial focus has been on educational and legislative issues regarding cervical cancer prevention. The WHTF plans to expand its efforts to address other health areas in the near future.

Who leads WHTF?

The Women's Health Task Force is voluntarily co-chaired by Marilyn Keefe of the National Partnership for Women & Families and Carolyn Jacobson of the Coalition of Labor Union Women.

How are decisions made about which issues WHTF will focus on?

Task Force co-chairs and members in conjunction with committee members determine the priorities.

When does the WHTF meet?

The Task Force generally meets once a month.

How do I get involved with WHTF?

Contact one of the task force co-chairs.

Are the co-chairs or members of WHTF paid for their participation in Task Force activities?

The WHTF is a voluntary initiative of the NCWO and its affiliates. Participants are not compensated for their time. As with all NCWO task forces, funding for specific activities is secured through its affiliates.