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Proc 10239ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10239

Women's Equality Day, 2021

Democracy & GovernanceDemocracy & GovernanceCivil RightsCivil Rights

In simple terms

This proclamation designates August 26, 2021 as Women's Equality Day to commemorate the 101st anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification. It calls for celebration of women's suffrage progress while highlighting ongoing voting rights challenges and advocating for gender equality measures including the Equal Rights Amendment, pay equity, and reproductive rights.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 48479

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 86 FR 48479

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Women's Equality Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim August 26, 2021 as Women's Equality Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to celebrate and continue building progress toward gender equality
  • Call upon people to defend and strengthen the right to vote

What to expect

Immediate

  • August 26, 2021 designated as Women's Equality Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation contains policy advocacy (ERA, voting rights legislation, pay equity) that exceeds typical ceremonial scope, potentially blurring line between commemoration and political agenda
  • No binding mandates or agency actions directed
Proclamation 10239: Women's Equality Day, 2021 · Executive Orders