Women’s History Month 2023
Women's History Month 2023
Women’s History Month has been observed annually as a national celebration since 1987. This month is dedicated to the many contributions of women in United States history.
The origin of Women’s History Month began as a weeklong celebration in 1980, honoring the contributions of women to United States history. In 1987 after intervention by the National Women’s History Project, was designated in the month of March as, “Women’s History Month.” Since this time, Congress passed additional resolutions authorizing each President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month.
Presidents since 1995 have issued annual proclamations that designate that every March is dedicated to celebrating the contributions women have made to the United States, as well as the specific achievements women have made in American History.
Women’s History Month 2023 will take place from Wednesday, March 1 – Friday, March 31, 2023.
The United Nations General Assembly sponsors this month-long celebration, “To recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contributions of women to the strengthening of international peace and security.”
The origin of Women’s History Month began as a weeklong celebration in 1980, honoring the contributions of women to United States history. In 1987 after intervention by the National Women’s History Project, was designated in the month of March as, “Women’s History Month.” Since this time, Congress passed additional resolutions authorizing each President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month.
Presidents since 1995 have issued annual proclamations that designate that every March is dedicated to celebrating the contributions women have made to the United States, as well as the specific achievements women have made in American History.
