First Lady of Delaware Dr. Lauren Meyer marked Women’s Equality Day with a proclamation commemorating the 105th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment and highlighting the continued push for gender equity across the First State.
“Women’s Equality Day reminds us of the courage and determination shown by those who fought tirelessly for the right to vote,” Meyer said during the event. “As an emergency room physician, I’ve seen how inequities in healthcare affect women and their families. Beyond ensuring representation at the ballot box, equality means that every woman receives quality healthcare, adequate support, and economic opportunity in Delaware.”
Delaware’s Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy continues to lead efforts around gender equity, including initiative