#DYK Roberta Bondar was the first Canadian woman and first Canadian neurologist to travel to space? She was also promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in 2018, Canada’s highest civilian honour due to her ongoing work in international space medicine! #WHM2022 🚀

Bartow County Monument (GA, 1878)

MAY THIS SHAFT EVER CALL TO
MEMORY, THE STORY OF THE GLORY
OF THE MEN WHO WORE THE GRAY.
LET THE STRANGER WHO MAY IN
FUTURE TIME READ THIS INSCRIPTION,
AND RECOGNIZE THAT THERE WERE MEN
WHOM POWER COULD NOT CORRUPT, #WHM #WHM 2022 #USHistory

December 1977 saw the sixth iteration of the women's uniform since 1919 - its wider skirt was praised as more practical, but its much-disliked 'Butcher's boy' cap was retired little over a year later in favour of the 1972 'Surrey' (3). #LBLMAwhm #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #WHM 2022

Thank you for liking & sharing monuments erected by the UDC! For truth about our #history to emerge, we will need the loyalty & dedication of women. Lets support their efforts!
#twitterstorians #USHistory #WHM #WHM 2022 #WomensHistoryMonth #womenempowerment #History #Heritage

#ThrowbackThursday : In 1972, 32 women made history by becoming the first female cohort to enter the iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( #RCMP ), opening the path for an ever-growing number of women in the force today. 👮‍♀️🍁 #WHM2022

‼️NEW MERCH ALERT‼️

The new SILVIA design is officially available on the YIN Designs shop! It's available on several items in multiple colors! ALSO, our promo code 'WHM2022' is active until April 1st so you can get these new designs 15% off! Link to the shop below!👇🏾 #StudioMaho

October is #WomensHistoryMonth , where we celebrate and acknowledge the many wonderful women and girls in Canada and all around the world who have shaped our past and continue to define our future. #WHM2022

#DYK ? Girls and #2SLGBTQI + youth often face disproportionate levels of bullying and cyberbullying victimization. #OnThisDay , we wear purple 💜 in solidarity with 2SLGBTQI+ youth and to honour victims of violence or suicide. #WHM2022 (1/3)

In 1975, social reformer #FlorenceNightingale became the first woman featured as a historical character on a banknote.

We love this gorgeous study of her caps, sketched while designing the banknote!

#WomensHistoryMonth #WHM2022 Florence Nightingale Museum 💙 Florence Nightingale Foundation

#Μήνας_Ιστορίας_Γυναικών
Άννα Μελά-Παπαδοπούλου. Η Μάνα του Στρατιώτη.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#womenshistorymonth2022 #WHM2022  
#AnnaMelaPapadopoulou #TheSoldiersMother

In Canada, there are over 100,000 #2SLGBTQI +-owned businesses. #DYK they tend to employ more women than other businesses? For #SmallBusinessWeek , uplift women and 2SLGBTQI+ communities by supporting 2SLGBTQI+ small business owners. #WHM2022 (1/2)

During this #WomensHistoryMonth , let’s celebrate the innovators, leaders, and change-makers for shaping our institution and society. They continue to inspire the women of today. #WHM2022

Meet a few of the inspiring women from CMHC’s early days.
Jean Taylor Strange was one of the first women in Canada to graduate with a degree in architecture. When asked what it felt like to be the only woman architect, she said 'Like any other architect'.
#WHM2022

Willa Walker was a natural-born leader. She joined in 1941 shortly after the Women’s Division of the RCAF was created. She excelled in her training and eventually achieved the rank of Wing Officer. Willa’s enthusiasm convinced many young women to follow in her footsteps. #WHM2022

In October, you are all invited to join us in celebrating Women’s History Month. During this important month, we celebrate the achievements of women who inspire us every day with their important contributions, past and present. #WHM2022

In 1978 Sisterwrite Bookshop opened at 190 Upper Street, a hub for feminist and lesbian community, news and literature until it closed in 1993.

#WHM2022

#Μήνας_Ιστορίας_Γυναικών
Πηνελόπη Δέλτα η Ελληνίδα συγγραφέας που έγραψε ιστορικά μυθιστορήματα για παιδιά και νέους.
#nhmuseumofathens #WomensHistoryMonth #whm2022 #PenelopeDelta