Follow a “Day in the life” of Director of Public Policy Joanna Diamond, during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session.
Women’s History Month 2025
03.01.25
March welcomes Women’s History Month. We come together to honor all those who experience life through the lens, body, spirit, and identity of a woman. Explore a few ways you can celebrate Women’s History Month— past, present, future, and fluid— in 2025.
The 2025 National Women’s History Theme
Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
The National Women's History Alliance (NWHA) theme for 2025 Women's History Month is "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating & Inspiring Generations."
This theme honors the collective strength and vital contributions of women who have devoted their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. It highlights the diverse legacies of women that continue to influence our lives today and encourages us to envision a future built on the foundations of their achievements.
Learn more at:
Women's Education in America: Collections
Celebrate International Women's Day
International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements and a call to action to promote gender equality.
Saturday, March 8th, is International Women's Day.
The 2025 theme, #AccelerateAction, emphasizes the need for swift, collective efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and drive meaningful progress worldwide.
"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights."
Explore these resources:
International Women's Day (IWD) Timeline
For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment
At the Agency
Women's history is happening right now!
If you identify as a woman, how have YOU made history in your own way? Or how has a woman in your life made history - whether that's in your family, within a profession, or in the wider community? Share your experience!
Explore Local Events
Thursday, March 6
Accelerate Action: Stand Tall and Own Your Space!
International Women's Day Agora at The Ven
Friday, March 7
3rd Annual International Women's Day Soirée
Saturday, March 8
International Women's Day Celebration by ATA-DC
Women's History Month Celebration
International Women's Day Afro Power Brunch
Thursday, March 20
Gallery Reception for Crafting Their Future: Women's History Month Exhibit
Thursday, March 27
Rested and Ready: Reimagining the Path Forward for Black Women
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