Women’s History Month has been recognized in the United States since President Reagan issued Presidential Proclamation 5619 on March 16, 1987, with all the succeeding presidents echoing those sentiments annually.
International Women’s Day is also celebrated within Women's History Month on March 8th every year. The origins of this holiday can be traced back to the early 1900s where National Women’s Days were observed in the U.S., Europe and Russia surrounding women’s suffrage. Finally, in 1977 the United Nations officially commemorated International Women’s History Day in honor of the women’s labor movements taking place across the globe and a nod to the historical events that sought gender equality.
At the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library, Cataloging Associate Kristen Keck and Law Library Fellow Samantha Ginsburg curated a book display intended to uplift women, not only in law, but of all backgrounds. The display is in the book stacks nearest the library lobby, in front of the Arizona Section. These titles are available to browse or loan at your leisure. We welcome any suggested materials to add to this collection. If you would like to submit your thoughts, please contact our Collection Development Librarian, Jessica Ugstad.
Below is a sample of our selections from our Foreign, International and Comparative Collection that feature women and human rights issues for your consideration:
Promoting Women's Rights in Islamic Law in a Non-Muslim State - Israel by
Women and International Human Rights in Modern Times by
Women's Rights in Armed Conflict under International Law by
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If you have any research related questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! Email the Law Library Fellows for all research/reference questions, research appointment scheduling, and ALL QUESTIONS: reference@law-arizona.libanswers.com
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