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   When is women's History Month?

   • Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Did You Know? Women’s History Month started as Women’s History Week . . . Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California.

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   What is women's History Month in Canada?

   • October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.

   Women's History Month Theme 2024 - Canada.ca

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   Why is October women's History Month?

   • In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of women and girls throughout Canada’s history.

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   Why is March women's History Month?

   • Since 1988, U.S. presidents have issued annual proclamations designating the month of March as Women's History Month on occasion. State departments of education also began to encourage celebrations of Women's History Month as a way to promote equality among the sexes in the classroom.

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   What is women's History Month 2021?

   • The theme for Women's History Month in 2021 captures the spirit of these challenging times. Since many of the women's suffrage centennial celebrations originally scheduled for 2020 were curtailed, the National Women's History Alliance is extending the annual theme for 2021 to "Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.

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   How do I learn more about women's History Month?

   • To learn more about the history of Women's History Month, please visit the Library of Congress. Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.

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   Women's History Month. October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the outstanding ...

   • Women's History Month

     Women of Impact in Canada is an online gallery celebrating...

   • Women in Canadian History: A Timeline

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   Sep 24, 2024 · Women of Impact in Canada is an online gallery celebrating women’s achievements and contributions to Canadian society. Women's History Month 2024 Learn more about the 2024 theme and how you can join the conversation throughout the month.

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   Dec 30, 2009 · Learn about the history and significance of Women’s History Month, which is celebrated every March in the United States. Find out the theme, dates, and inspiring quotes for 2024 and explore the stories of prominent women through history.

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   The rate of women participating in paid work increases by 12% in between 1995 and 2020. The pay gap decreases by 6 cents between 1997 and 2019. Women earn 88 cents for every dollar earned by men. 2018 – Parliament adopts the Pay Equity Act to ensure fair compensation of men and women in the federal public service and federally governed ...

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   Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration ...

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   Women's History Month is celebrated in March every year to honor women's contributions in American history. Learn about its origin, theme for 2021 and resources from the National Women's History Museum.

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   Learn about the history and significance of Women's History Month, celebrated in March every year. Explore exhibitions, events, and resources from various federal agencies and institutions featuring women's achievements and stories.