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Save the Date August 26. 2024!
Women's Equality Day 2024
Welcome to Women's Equality Day 2024 & the Celebration of Women and Girls
We are excited to continue the tradition of the celebration of Women's Equality Day and to recognize the achievements and contributions of women and girls around throughout our communities and around the world. This day is not only a celebration of progress but also a reminder of the work that still lies ahead in achieving true equality for all.
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Nominate a Woman or Girl!
The Celebration of Women and Girls during Women’s Equality Day 2024 aims to acknowledge and honor the efforts of individuals who uplift and empower girls and women in various age groups. By recognizing their contributions, this gathering can inspire and encourage further support for females across different stages of life. The event's focus on five distinct age groups, ages 1-8, 9-18, 19-34, 35-55, and 56-up, ensures that efforts to uplift and empower women are recognized at different life stages.
Recognizing individuals, organizations, or initiatives that have made significant contributions to the well-being, education, and empowerment of girls and women within each age group. This could include community leaders, educators, activists, and volunteers who have positively impacted the lives of women.
- Advocacy for Gender Equality: Look for individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing gender equality through their actions, advocacy, and initiatives.
- Leadership: Consider women or girls who have taken on leadership roles, whether it's within their communities, workplaces, or on a larger scale, to drive positive change for women's rights.
- Impactful Initiatives: Nominate those who have initiated and successfully executed projects or programs that have made a significant impact on the lives of women, promoting their rights and opportunities.
- Empowerment of Others: Look for individuals who have actively empowered and uplifted other women and girls, whether through mentorship, education, or creating safe spaces for discussions.
- Overcoming Challenges: Consider women or girls who have overcome significant obstacles and challenges related to gender discrimination and have used their experiences to fuel change.
- Representation: Nominate individuals who have worked to increase the visibility and representation of women, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, in various fields and sectors.
- Innovative Approaches: Look for women or girls who have brought new and innovative approaches to promoting gender equality, challenging traditional norms and practices.
- Collaboration and Networking: Consider those who have effectively collaborated with others to create a network of support and resources for women's empowerment.
- Long-Term Dedication: Recognize individuals who have consistently and passionately worked towards women's equality over a prolonged period of time.
- Positive Role Model: Nominate women or girls who serve as positive role models for others, inspiring them to strive for equality and break barriers.
When nominating someone for the Women's Equality Day Champion, be sure to provide specific examples and evidence of their contributions and impact. Keep in mind the diverse ways in which individuals can champion women's equality, whether through social activism, education, policy advocacy, entrepreneurship, or other avenues.
Women's Equality Day
Right to Vote
On August 26, 2024 we come together to acknowledge the incredible advancements made by women and girls in various fields, including politics, science, arts, education, business, and beyond. We celebrate the trailblazers and changemakers who have shattered glass ceilings, fought for justice, and inspired future generations.
Let us also take this moment to reflect on the challenges that women and girls continue to face, both in the public sphere and behind closed doors. Gender-based discrimination, violence, and unequal opportunities still persist in many parts of the world. As we celebrate, we must also reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive and reach their full potential.
On this occasion, let us renew our dedication to advancing women's rights, breaking down barriers, and building a society where every person's worth and contributions are valued equally. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable world for all. Happy Women's Equality Day 2023!
Women's Right to Vote
Indigenous women of numerous Native Nations had rights, sovereignty, and integrity long before European settlers arrived on the shores of Turtle Island (United States). They had complete control of their lives, maintained economic independence in marriage, and lived in a culture free from gender-based violence. While women in the United States are recognizing that 100 years ago the U.S. Constitution finally recognized the right of U.S. women to vote, Native Nation women have had political voice on this land since the founding of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) confederacy over 1000 years ago. And today, the Six Nations clan mothers continue to have the responsibility to nominate, hold in office, and remove their chiefs. Just as our suffrage foremothers before us, non-native women have much to learn from Native women and their centuries of experience.
August 26, 2020, was the 100th anniversary of when the federal government certified states’ ratification of the 19th amendment pertaining to voting rights for women. The federal amendment mandates “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Even with the 14th and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which granted citizenship and the right to vote to African Americans, the government interpreted those laws so they excluded Native Americans.
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