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MS HC54
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Sykes
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AI Summary
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Officially acknowledges and observes March 8, 2018, as "International Women's Day" in Mississippi and encourages citizens to commemorate the occasion
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Celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women globally, noting over 3.67 billion women worldwide contribute to their communities as farmers, caregivers, and participants in political and economic life
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References the 2018 campaign theme "Press for Progress" and movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp as part of global momentum toward gender parity
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Cites the World Economic Forum's 2017 Global Gender Gap Report finding that gender parity is over 200 years away at current rates
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Declares Mississippi's recognition that women's empowerment is linked to economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security
Legislative Description
International Women's Day; acknowledge and observe on March 8, 2018.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/28/2018