Women’s Equality Day 2023: August 25 is marked as a day to celebrate the equal status of women around the world. The day commemorates the promulgation of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1972. Its goal is to ensure the equal participation of women in all spheres of the world, from education to employment.
This article will take you back in history and help you learn more about the theme, history and significance of Women’s Equality Day.
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Theme and date of Women’s Equality Day 2023
Mahatma Gandhi once addressed a woman as the companion of a man who is endowed with equal mental faculties. So why can’t women vote? This thought led to the formation of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution on August 26th.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Women’s Equality Day. According to wtsinternational.org, the theme for Women’s Equality Day 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. It aims to prioritize equality, access and opportunities for women. “Embrace Equity” refers to the act of wholeheartedly embracing and promoting the concept of equity.
History of Women’s Equality Day
The first celebration of Women’s Equality Day was celebrated on August 26, 1972. The day celebrates the promulgation of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1920, which gave women the right to vote. This amendment reads: “The right of suffrage to the citizens of the United States shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
Bella Abzug, a congresswoman from New York, requested that August 26 be recognized as Women’s Equality Day in 1971. Later, US Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby made a public statement giving women in the United States the right to vote. The first official declaration on Women’s Equality Day was issued in 1972.
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Significance of Women’s Equality Day 2023
Women’s Equality Day is an opportunity to promote gender equality and celebrate the achievements of women big and small. Some of the main meanings of Women’s Equality Day are:
- The day salutes the progress of women in all fields, politics, science, arts, sports, business etc. It encourages women to move forward in creating a better space.
- Women’s Equality Day is an opportunity to initiate discussions and actions for a gender-equal society.
- It focuses on all issues related to gender, such as gender gaps, not only in voting rights, but also in terms of education, employment, leadership roles and representation in different sectors.
- Women’s Equality Day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of women’s rights. It promotes ongoing actions to eliminate gender inequality.
- Also, Women’s Equality Day is a foundation for a better future that encourages everyone to contribute to society without discrimination.
In conclusion, Women’s Equality Day is an important journey towards gender equality. The day serves as an annual reminder to discuss, approach and implement some of the main steps to achieve gender equality. Happy Women’s Equality Day 2023!
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