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UHart Celebrates Women and Nonbinary Persons

March 06, 2023
Submitted By: Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement
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Women’s History Month is celebrated each year in March to honor the incredible accomplishments and contributions of women and nonbinary persons throughout history, as well as to recognize and support the women who continue to carry on their legacies.

Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress authorized and requested the president to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” As we celebrate and reflect on the achievements of women and nonbinary person accomplishments, let us recognize and recommit to the continued fight equity, equality and justice.

Additionally, March 8 is International Women’s Day.

Women’s History and nonbinary persons month aligns with International Women’s Day on March 8. This day was first recognized in 1911.

We recognize intersectional identities and the varied experiences of women around the world. UHart is committed to supporting the inclusion of diverse people and populations within and beyond our campus community. 

Celebrate International Women's Day 

UHart has joined in partnership with the CT World Affairs Council on the “Global Changemakers” virtual program March 8 at 5:15 p.m. Register online.

Hear from H.E. Adela Raz, Afghanistan’s first female Ambassador to the UN and the last Ambassador of the former Afghan government to the US. She will give an update on the dire situation on the ground for women, and next steps to ensure Afghan women's rights and opportunities.

The program will also feature H.E. Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S. Since before the war in Ukraine began, Markarova has been a remarkable advocate for her country to the U.S. government, garnering nationwide and bipartisan support for Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy.

Roya Hakakian, an Iranian-American Jewish journalist and former refugee, will also return to the Council to talk about the state of women’s rights in Iran.