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  March 8th is International Women’s Day to “celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women from all around the world.” In 1977 the United Nations agreed to declare March 8th as the official day to observe International Women’s Day though it first emerged in the early 1900s. We celebrate International Women’s Day to bring awareness to gender biases, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse that women fall victim to every day. Each year the United Nations sets a theme to bring awareness to and this year’s theme is  #EmbraceEquity . Equity is the quality of being fair. Gender equity is treating everyone with fairness regardless of gender. Gender equity helps lead to gender equality. Gender equity is identifying and recognizing that each person is different but once we identify that we can allocate resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome. We must first recognize the difference and then find a way to move forward toward equal opportuni

  March is Women’s History Month and as we enter this month as women it is important to acknowledge some women who have helped paved way for us. Women’s History Month has been celebrated since 1987 when Congress declared the entire month of March as the official month. Even before 1987 women have made history and found a way to leave their mark on the world. Here are 4 women who have inspired women and made a lasting impact on our world. Ada Lovelace: Ada Lovelace was a mathematician and writer. Between 1842 and 1843 Ada translated an article by military engineer Luigi Menabrea about the Analytical Engine. Her notes have since become important in understanding the early history of computers. The notes she had written are now considered to be the first computer program. With a lack of access to education, Ada Lovelace was able to write the first computer program. This is an inspiration to women around the world, especially to women that lack access to education themselves.