Media Tip Sheet: Women's History Month


March 4, 2024

WASHINGTON (March 4, 2024)-- March marks the beginning of Women’s History Month, with international women’s day being celebrated on Friday, March 8th. Women’s History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.

For more context, please consider Shirley Graham, Director of the Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs at the George Washington University. Dr. Graham is an expert in Gender and International Peacekeeping, Women’s Empowerment, Women, Peace and Security. In addition to her expertise, Dr. Graham’s research focuses on gender discourses in social relations, LGBTQAI+ issues, historical and intergenerational trauma, and engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls. Dr. Shirley Graham was a guest speaker on TedTalk, ​​How Feminism Saved Me

To speak with Dr. Shirley Graham, please contact GW Media Relations at [email protected].   


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