Previous Story
March is CNMI Women’s Month
Women, young and old, packed the Office of the Governor’s conference room in support of “CNMI Women’s Month” this March 2016, as Gov. Ralph DLG, on his first day back at office from a trip in U.S. Capitol, signed the proclamation with Lt. Gov. Victor Hocog during proclamation signing event yesterday morning.
Torres and Hocog also proclaimed March 8 as the International Women’s Day in the CNMI, a day to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.
This year’s theme for International’s Women Day for 2016 is “Pledge For Parity.”
The special dates to acknowledge woman’s rights and international peace follows a United States proclamation in 1977 calling on member states to proclaim a day for women.
The proclamation acknowledges women for their historic and unique role in the growth of the Commonwealth and for their role in providing the majority of the volunteer labor force.
CNMI’s women have been particularly important in the establishment of early charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions in the NMI, the proclamation states.
The CNMI Women’s Association will be hosting a series of events this month for reflect the accomplishments of women and honor their role in shaping the nation’s history.
