International Women's Day: Women Are the Resistance

International Women’s Day: Women Are the Resistance

Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a reminder that women have been at the forefront of revolutions, movements, and history-making change since the beginning of time. Whether fighting for the right to vote, equal pay, reproductive rights, or bodily autonomy, women have always been the backbone of the resistance—and we owe it to them to amplify their voices, defend their rights, and push back against every system that seeks to silence them.

Women Who Changed the World

• Sojourner Truth – An abolitionist and women’s rights advocate whose speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” remains a rallying cry for equality.

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg – A champion of gender equality and justice, shaping laws that advanced women's rights.

• Malala Yousafzai – A fierce advocate for girls’ education who survived an assassination attempt and continues to fight for change.

• Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson – Pioneers in LGBTQ+ activism who stood at the forefront of the Stonewall uprising.

• Wangari Maathai – An environmental activist who empowered women to lead reforestation and conservation efforts in Kenya.

From New England to every corner of the world, women are the revolution. Their voices, stories, and fight for justice must not only be celebrated but protected.

Why Women’s Rights Are Non-Negotiable

Despite decades of progress, women’s rights are still under attack. From abortion bans to wage gaps, from domestic violence to political underrepresentation, the fight is far from over. If you believe in equality, you believe in standing up for women—not just today, but every single day.

How You Can Support Women Today

• Shop — Donate & Fund the Fight – Support organizations like Planned Parenthood, The ACLU, and the NAACP, who fight for gender equity.

• Amplify Women’s Voices – Read, share, and engage with content created by women. Listen and learn.

• Support Women-Owned Businesses – Economic empowerment is resistance. Shop small, buy from women-led brands, and invest in equality.

• Show Up – Join marches, advocate for reproductive rights, and push for equal treatment under the law.

Women Are the Resistance. Always Have Been. Always Will Be.

From the suffragists to the modern-day activists demanding justice, women have never been silent in the face of oppression. They are leading the fight, creating change, and shaping the future. Today, we honor them. Today, we commit to fighting alongside them.

Happy International Women’s Day. Let’s keep the resistance alive.