HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-18 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a.
a
CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
February 18, 2025
International Women's Day and Women's History Month
Attachments: International Women's Day and Women's History Month proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, March 8 is observed around the world as International Women's Day to y
celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to
promote gender parity; and
Whereas, the United States has, since 1989, formally recognized March as National
Women's History Month; and
Whereas, the United Nations has promoted the advancement of women throughout its
80-year history; and
Whereas, the City Council endorsed the UN Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination in 1995 and many individuals and organizations in this
community are working to ensure equity for women and girls; and
Whereas, the Johnson County United Nations Association and over 20 local businesses,
non-profit organizations, and University of Iowa entities are sponsoring Night of 1000
Dinners, a community celebration of International Women's Day on Thursday, March 6,
6:00 — 8:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Coralville, to recognize women -
led groups and initiatives advancing UN Sustainable Development Goal #3, Good Health
and Well -Being.
Now, therefore, 1, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim March 8 as
International Women's Day
and the month of March 2025 to be recognized as
Women's History Month
in Iowa City and call upon residents to recall the achievements of women and recommit
to the goal of full gender parity. ,___----
0
ed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 18th day of February 2025.