Celebrating Women

Over the course of a week, more than 9,000 delegates, including LWV representatives, joined with delegates from UN member states for the 59th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW59).

The League is not only a direct outgrowth of the suffrage movement; it is the product of early 20th Century thinking that trusted facts and expertise to reform corrupt government institutions.

Hold your mouse over the images to see how the League of Women Voters has helped educate and empower voters – past and present!

Women possess unbridled power to effect change, especially at the grassroots level. But there are many admirable women that history books often fail to recognize.

League members recently attended the United Nation's 58th Commission on the Status of Women. Following World War II, the League of Women Voters helped lead the effort to establish the United Nations.

Utah was the second territory to grant women the right to vote in 1870. Like it or not, polygamy did play a part in suffrage in Utah.

The Oakland League embraces the history of the suffrage movement; we are proud to highlight our history and work during Women’s History Month, but also are committed to improving our community throughout the year.

Social justice icon Eleanor Roosevelt was a formative leader of the League of Women Voters.

Yesterday, the League of Women Voters joined with Rachel’s Action Network (RAN) to host a breakfast honoring the women of the U.S. Congress.

How the League will be celebrating Women’s History Month, including honoring the great work women have done to strengthen our country and democracy.