Pelosi Statement on International Women’s Day

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of International Women's Day:

"More than a century ago, immigrant women in New York City organized against deadly working conditions and fought for equality. Their solidarity led to the commemoration of International Women's Day – an occasion for celebrating the generations of trailblazing women who, in the face of daily hardship and systemic discrimination, have paved a path toward gender justice. This day also serves as a global rallying cry, calling on us to advance the rights and dignities of women at home, at work and in every part of life.

"Within a decade of that first celebration, Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Today, more than 120 women House Members proudly follow in her footsteps – including a record number of committee and subcommittee chairs. Driven by these women's devoted service and guided by their leadership, the Democratic House continues to lead the way in building a more just future – whether strengthening the rights of women in the workplace through the Paycheck Fairness Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, defending reproductive health freedoms with the Women's Health Protection Act or advancing the Build Back Better Act's historic investments in maternal care, paid family and medical leave, child care and more.

"Today, and every day, let us summon the extraordinary courage and resilience of the many women who came before us. Democrats will never relent as we carry on the fight for full equality – not only for our nation's daughters, but for women and girls all over the world."