The month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and many other countries around the world. Women’s History Month originated in the United States as National Women’s History Week, from the efforts of a syndicate of women historians and groups lobbying for national recognition. In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 2-8 as National Women’s History Week with the following proclamation.“From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first American Indian families who befriended them, men and women have worked together to build this nation.
Too often the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love of the women who built America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well.” – President Jimmy Carter (39th President, 1977 – 1981)
National Women’s History Week was promoted to Women’s History Month when the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 100-9, designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month” in 1987. Women’s History Month quickly became recognized internationally to celebrate women’s contributions to culture, history, and society as a whole.At Avalon University School of Medicine, we are proud to celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize the strong, intelligent women who are part of our faculty and administration. To begin showcasing some of the fantastic women within the Avalon Family for this historic month, please allow us to introduce you to the First Lady Chancellor of Avalon University, Mrs. Rehana Fatteh.
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