Women’s Equality Day is on August 26th and is a great time to reflect on how this event started, the progress toward women’s equality, and why the topic is essential. Let this article serve as why the movement toward gender equality still exists today. How did Women’s Equality Day first start? Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States based on sex. This day was first celebrated in 1972, designated by Congress in 1973, and is proclaimed each year by the sitting United States President.

Why does it matter? 

A majority (57%) of adults say the U.S. hasn’t made enough progress to give women equal rights with men. Women’s Equality Day allows us to acknowledge the progress while recognizing the work that still needs to occur.  For any country to excel and reach its highest potential, women and men must have equal access to education, healthcare, and technology. For instance, as citizens, we all have a stake in helping to achieve equality.

How can you observe Women’s Equality Day?

In addition, take time to learn more about the topic of women’s equality is one way you can recognize this holiday through these ideas:

  • Research the Civil Rights Movement and the 19th Amendment.
  • Check out Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, two great pioneers of Women’s rights and equality.
  • Research women’s history advocates for women’s rights in your geographical region.
  • Investigate USAID, which is an excellent resource to find ways to involve yourself in women’s rights.
  • Contribute to working toward gender equality within your industry or community by becoming involved at the local level.

Therefore, please take a minute to pause and consider the work that still needs to happen in our country. To achieve equality between genders by honoring Women’s Equality Day this month.

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