Archive for March 2009
March is Women’s History Month
Posted by: Barbara Duran on: 03/11/2009
A federally recognized nationwide celebration that encourages all Americans to reflect on the ways in which women have shaped U.S. history.
The passage of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments meant no person could be denied the benefits of a federally funded educational program or activity on the basis of gender. In 1977, to help [...]
March 10th is National Women/Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Posted by: Barbara Duran on: 03/10/2009
A nationwide initiative coordinated by the Office on Women’s Health (OWH) to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls.
It serves as an opportunity for organizations across the country to come together to provide support, encourage discussion, and educate women and girls about prevention, the importance of getting tested, and how [...]
