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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2003
What do you mean, women couldn't vote?
Theme
The theme for Women's History Month 2003 was What do you mean, women couldn't vote?
Today, the lives of Canadians are filled with many examples of the gains that women have made throughout history. Women have access to higher education; they can work, earn money and own property; they have the right to counseling about, and the use of, contraception; and they have the right to vote and to run for elected office. However, sometimes these liberties and rights that our foremothers struggled to win are taken for granted. Women's History Month is an ideal opportunity to encourage young Canadians to look back at the past and understand how far we've come. Tomorrow's leaders need to ask the question "What would it be like if no one had ever stood up for women's rights?" By becoming familiar with our history and taking pride in women's accomplishments, all Canadians can work together to achieve the goal of full equality for women.
Material
Selections of the WHM 2003 material are available below:
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