United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Office of Diversity and Inclusion <- New Office Name

Women's Program

In 1967, Executive Order 11375 added sex to other prohibited forms of discrimination in Federal employment. In response, the U.S. Civil Service Commission established the Federal Women's Program (FWP). From 1972 until the end of 1994, Federal regulations required agencies to designate a FWP manager to advise their EEO directors on matters affecting the employment and advancement of women. Federal EEO laws and regulations now direct Federal agencies to designate special emphasis program managers (including FWP managers) as may be necessary to carry out required EEO functions.

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