Our Mission

The Center for Women Veterans was established by Congress in November 1994 by Public Law 103-446 (PDF) to advocate for improved outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration. By empowering women Veterans to achieve their life goals through VA benefits and services in collaboration with community stakeholders. 

Our Responsibilities

• The Director serves as primary advisor to the Secretary on Department policies, programs, and legislation that affect women Veterans.
• Monitors and coordinates with internal VA offices on their delivery of benefits and services to women Veterans.
• Liaisons with other Federal agencies, state and local agencies and organizations, and non-government partners.
• Serves as a resource and referral center for women Veterans, their family and their advocates.
• Educates VA staff on women Veterans’ military contributions.
• Ensures that outreach materials portray and target women Veterans with images, messages, and branding in the media.
• Promotes recognition of women Veterans’ military service and contributions by sponsoring activities and special events.
• Coordinates meetings of the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans.