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International Women's Day
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Hot Topics: Women's History Month 
 "Designed to honor women in every walk of life" this site emphasizes government resources "to inform, enlighten and to close the gender gap in American history." It links to information on Women's History Month, International Women's Day, biographies, women's history, and women and defense, education, suffrage, labor, health, science, family, and violence. From the Daniel J. Evans Library of The Evergreen State College (Olympia, Washington state). Note: not updated recently, but still has worthwhile information and links. http://govdocs.evergreen.edu/hotopics/womenshistory/index.html Topics: History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Special Months, Women Last updated May 19, 2009 International Women's Day
"Every year, 8 March is celebrated around the world as International Women's Day." This site features background and lesson materials "with a focus on women, peace and politics." Topics includes why Women's Day, vocabulary of inequality, whether women or men live longer, and education. Part of the United Nations Cyberschoolbus. http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/womensday/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Feb 13, 2008 International Women's Day (IWD)
Material about the celebration of this March 8 day that "has been observed since ... the early 1900's" and is an official holiday in several countries. Features a brief history of the holiday, a calendar of IWD events throughout the world, and news with links to related sites. The site is provided by Aurora, a company that connects business and professional women." http://www.internationalwomensday.com Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Women Last updated Feb 26, 2007 Women's History Month
Infoplease.com celebrates Women's History Month and International Women's Day (March 8) by featuring articles on the women's history movement and on women's current status in politics, business, the arts, and other fields. There is a categorical list of notable women and reference articles and links on awards, achievements, education, the labor force, motherhood, health, crime statistics, and organizations. There are also some puzzles, trivia games, and other "fun stuff." http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html Topics: History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Special Months, Women Last updated Jun 29, 2005 |
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