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Proclamation 10063

Women's Equality Day, 2020

This proclamation designates August 26, 2020, as Women's Equality Day to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification. It celebrates women's contributions to American society, references past administration actions on paid family leave, child tax credits, and the W-GDP Initiative, and calls on Americans to observe the day with programs and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 53643

Impact dates

  1. Women's Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim August 26, 2020 as Women's Equality Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to celebrate achievements of women and observe this day with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • August 26, 2020 designated as Women's Equality Day

Near term (90d)

  • Public observance and programs on August 26, 2020

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation mixes ceremonial commemoration with political messaging about administration accomplishments; W-GDP 50 million women by 2025 goal is aspirational, not binding
  • Vague call to Congress for nationwide paid family leave lacks enforcement mechanism
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