Did you know that today, August 26th is Women’s Equality Day? What a beautiful holiday! From a White House proclamation to individual celebrations around the world, this annual day actually commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on August 26, 1920, granting women the right to vote. Even though the origins of this holiday come from celebrating those significant changes to the U.S. Constitution, Women’s Equality Day has grown to mean so much more. No matter what part of the globe you’re from, you can celebrate this day for the accomplishments of all women and the simple fact that we have come so far in the fight for gender equality.
If you’re not sure how you can participate in this important day, following along on Twitter and other social media channels will keep you up to speed and show you some of the awesome tributes happening around the world. Follow #WomensEqualityDay for all the updates and here’s a look at a few highlights:
Tomorrow is #WomensEqualityDay! To celebrate, @VJ44‘s holding a Q&A with @MAKERSWomen. Ask yours Qs by 11am ET. http://t.co/FgkXIJ8M5X
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 25, 2015
This day is important for the #USA as it celebrates the #19thAmendment guaranteeing women’s right to vote! pic.twitter.com/crNukQq0wW
— MakeEveryWomanCount (@MakeWomenCount) August 26, 2015
From pay to casting & awards, this is why we need more women in Hollywood: http://t.co/lTz0gUslsG #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/McbzHVixkr
— MTV UK (@MTVUK) August 26, 2015
In honor of #WomensEqualityDay tomorrow, Elizabeth #Sudmeier: From typist to field ops officer http://t.co/0TbNfk7nhk pic.twitter.com/SkkNDDMiBn
— CIA (@CIA) August 26, 2015
Cheering because tomorrow is #WomensEqualityDay! We’re celebrating with the release of our film #RaceforEquality. pic.twitter.com/N426gAxP9n
— She’s the First (@shesthefirst) August 25, 2015
How will you participate in this important commemoration?
