Here’s How to Unite Women Beyond Women’s History Month
By: Jennielee Hilario Rivera
In an extended celebration of Women’s History Month, it is important to take a moment to appreciate the power and importance of uniting all women. It is only through standing together that women can help each other make collective progress toward achieving greater equality in society.
All women have something in common—we all face the same issues and struggles of inequality, sexism, and patriarchy. For this reason, it is important to stand in solidarity and use our collective strength to fight for justice and equality.
Recognize and honor the accomplishments of women
Recognizing and honoring the accomplishments of women helps unite women in support of one another. This could take many forms such as joining together in protests and activism efforts, providing financial and practical help to women in need, creating and maintaining organizations and networks, or simply spending time with other women who acknowledge and understand the struggles you go through. United, women can bring greater attention and more resources to the issues that are important to them.
Raise awareness of issues that impact women
It is especially important for women to come together to raise awareness of the issues that affect women around the world. These issues include a lack of access to education, domestic violence, unequal pay, reproductive rights, and gender disparity in the workforce. By celebrating Women’s History Month every month, we can use our collective voice to speak out against these injustices. Through dialogue and action, women can work together to create strong and lasting solutions that will benefit all women.
Recognize how powerful women are
Despite our differences, it is also important to recognize how powerful individual women are when united. Women are multifaceted with unique ideas, perspectives, and experiences. Collective action gives us the opportunity to share and learn from each other. By combining our different experiences and expertise, we can create informed solutions to problems and elevate the voices of those who often go unheard and unacknowledged. A united movement of women is more than just a demonstration of strength—it is a way of centering marginalized women and allowing them to have their say.
Create a support system that provides a safe space and activates collective healing
Being part of a united movement of women will enable us to build each other up and inspire solidarity, instead of competition. Part of the beauty of collective action is the sense of community and safety it creates. When we come together, we gain access to vital resources, information, and aid that can help us survive and thrive. Uniting different women is an act of liberation. It signifies the commitment to uplift and amplify the stories of women in order to realize a better future for all. Unity can help us empower one another and create meaningful progress towards achieving justice and equality for all. Therefore, during Women’s History Month, let us remember the importance of coming together and standing in solidarity with all women around the world.
Provide opportunities for mentorship and collaboration
Women of all backgrounds can come together to form partnerships, share strategies, and inspire one another. There is no need to be jealous or automatically compete just because we are all women. Creating meaningful connections is essential for continuing the progress made by women’s groups throughout history.
Women have been pioneers in creating lasting change in our world and it is time to honor their contributions by uniting together on Women’s History Month. Through collaboration and advocacy, women can create meaningful solutions to the persistent issues they face around the world. By coming together, women can create a stronger and more unified voice that will not only turn the world into a better place but also creates the sisterhood that we all need.