Wasserman Schultz Statement on International Women’s Day
WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement in recognition of International Women’s Day:
“Today, we recognize the 101st International Women’s Day. It is an opportunity to pay tribute to the indelible contributions women have made worldwide. Just over a century ago, women in the United States, and many other countries, could not even vote. Since that time, women have changed the face of Presidential administrations, Congress, and the Supreme Court; achieved momentous feats in science, law, medicine, sports, and the arts; and have served as presidents and prime ministers in countries around the world.
“So much has been achieved since the first International Women’s Day, yet this year has shown how much important work we still have before us. Around the world, many women are still denied a basic education or the right to vote, and worse, still face violence and persecution. Sex trafficking remains a global pandemic, and in parts of the world, women and their families grapple with the grim daily realities of life in poverty.
“Despite the odds, I take so much hope from the bravery of women who are making their voices heard in their own communities all over this world. They are coming together and confronting these injustices. And as so many around the globe are making their voices heard, women have rightly and heroically refused to let the course of history be shaped without them. I stand with them, and we must all stand in solidarity with their struggle. By working together, we can ensure that the future we leave to our children is one of inclusion, equity, security, and hope.”