 |
|
3/12/2025
|
Rep. Fogarty hosts celebration at State House in honor of International Women’s Day
|
 STATE HOUSE — Putting a spotlight on the smart, driven women of Rhode Island, Rep. Kathleen A. Fogarty (D-Dist. 35, South Kingstown) hosted a celebration of the United Nations-recognized International Women’s Day Tuesday.
This year, the theme of the day was “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” Speakers included Leslie Bunnell, president of the Rhode Island National Organization for Women, Kelly Nevins, executive director of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, and Dawn Williams, R.N., a Service Employees International Union delegate at Butler Hospital. Joining in the speaking program were Sen. Pamela J. Lauria (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) and Rep. Justine A. Caldwell (D-Dist. 30, East Greenwich, West Greenwich).
“Now more than ever, when the rights of women begin to erode — when there are those who would gleefully turn back the clock to a time when women were relegated to second-class status, we need to be vigilant — to demand rights, demand equality, and demand empowerment,” said Representative Fogarty. “And that’s what this year’s theme calls for: action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind.”
Participants wore purple to symbolize justice, dignity and solidarity with the women’s rights movement.
International Women’s Day is a day to reflect on the achievements of women and the fight for gender equality. It is also a day for acknowledging the strides the world has taken in advancing women’s rights, freedoms and protections. The United Nations has recognized and celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 since 1975.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922
|
|