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March 13, 2018

Nevertheless, She Persisted: Celebrating Women's History Month

Nevertheless, She Persisted: Celebrating Women's History Month
Nevertheless, She Persisted: Celebrating Women's History Month

Happy National Women’s History Month! Since 1975, March has been declared Women’s History Month and is used to recognize women’s history in the U.S. Each year, the National Women’s History Project picks a theme, along with honorees, that are celebrated for the entire month. These honorees shed light on prominent women’s movements throughout history.

2018 Women’s History Month Theme

This year, the theme is NEVERTHELESS SHE PERSISTED: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The women honored have been pioneers in women’s history through their achievements in STEM, military, medicine, advocacy and community outreach to name a few. This year, the women being recognized have committed their lives to fighting for equality, equal protection, and anti-discrimination of women.

2018 Honorees

Just a few of the women being honored this year are Susan Burton, Margaret Dunkle, Jill Moss Greenberg, and Roma Guy. You can view the full list and the biographies of the 2018 honorees to learn about each of their inspiring personal stories and how they’ve used their voice and position to combat intersecting forms of discrimination faced by American women. For more information on Women’s History Month and benefit programs for women, check out our article In Recognition of Women’s Equality.

Additional Resources on Benefits.gov

Benefits.gov is happy to join in on the celebration of all women this month! In addition, Benefits.gov invites you to view information on government programs specifically for women and children. Take our confidential Benefit Finder questionnaire to find out what you may be eligible to receive. If you know what kind of programs you’re looking for, you can also browse benefits by Category and Agency.

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