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Womens Equality Day
August 26, 2023
Women’s Equality Day falls on August 26, the day in 1920 when women gained voting rights under the 19th Amendment. Former U.S. Congressmember Bella S. Abzug authored the resolution in 1973 that declared the holiday.
Check out NEA’s toolkit on Gender Empowerment to read about the importance of supporting and protecting and ensuring opportunity for girls and women, take action, and get involved with the movement.
