An Ode to the Ladies

 

International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, is a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while advocating for gender equality. It’s a time to celebrate progress, raise awareness of ongoing challenges, and drive action toward a more inclusive world. 

With rising incidents of violence against women and girls, this day is no longer just a celebration. It is a stark reminder of the ongoing fight for safety, justice and equal rights in a society grappling with deeply ingrained gender-based discrimination.

International Women’s Day is about celebrating women. But it’s also about acknowledging that no country in the world has achieved gender equality. Every day we witness violations of women’s rights, discrimination based on gender, and a lack of women’s representation in positions of power.

Is there an International Men's Day?

International Men's Day has taken place on 19 November since the 1990s.

The event isn't recognised by the UN, but is marked it in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the UK.

The day focuses on "the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities", according to organisers.

Of course, Trump has to find a way to ruin the meaning of International Women's Day.....................

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every day, without fame or fanfare, women inspire, support, and strengthen their families, communities, and our country. Women’s History Month presents a great opportunity to celebrate the tremendous impact women continue to have on our Nation.

The First Lady and I honor American women from all generations and all backgrounds who have been integral to our prosperity and productivity, and who have made an indelible mark on the soul and heartbeat of our Nation.

I am especially proud to acknowledge and celebrate the brilliant and talented female trailblazers in my Administration. They are leaders in business, experts in foreign and domestic policy, authorities in national security, great legal minds, as well as dedicated public servants who put the American people first. Together, we are working to honor the women in our history.

No longer will our Government promote radical ideologies that replace women with men in spaces and opportunities designed for women, or devastate families by indoctrinating our sons and daughters to begin a war with their own bodies. Instead, my Administration will safeguard the great American values of family, truth, well-being, and freedom.

By fulfilling my promise to protect women and girls from gender extremism we have brought back common sense to society. And, most Americans — nearly 80 percent — are supportive.

On day one, I delivered on my promise to sign an Executive Order recognizing that women are biologically female, and men are biologically male. As a result, the United States will no longer allow “X” gender marker on Government forms, and the United States Passport Office will now only issue passports with a “M” or “F” sex marker matching an individual’s biological sex at birth.

Shame.