Women's Equality Day Celebration

media release: The Wisconsin Women’s Network (WWN) proudly announces its upcoming Women's Equality Day event, an event that will recognize the organization’s 45th anniversary and reflect on the state’s ongoing pursuit of equity for all.

Women's Equality Day is observed annually on August 26th to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing some women the constitutional right to vote. More than a century after gaining the right to vote, women continue to experience voter inequalities due to disenfranchisement, barriers to access the polls, and restrictive voter ID laws. The WWN recognizes Women’s Equality Day, in order to bring awareness to the inequalities (at the polls and beyond) that many Wisconsinites experience because of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexuality, ability, identity, and socioeconomic status.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Old Sugar Distillery (931 E Main St., Madison, WI 53703)

Highlights of the Event:

Excellence in Advocacy Award: Honor Lynnsey Erickson and T.R. Williams for their contributions toward advancing the status of women and girls in Wisconsin.

Panel Discussion: Engage in a thought-provoking discussion with community leaders and advocates on the past, present, and future of the WWN. 

Networking Opportunities: Connect with individuals and organizations passionate about advancing social justice causes. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

Exciting Raffle: Participate in the Women’s Equality Day raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes from local businesses.

"We are thrilled to invite the community to join us in celebrating Women's Equality Day," said Bianca Shaw, WWN President. "This event is a call to action to reflect on the progress we've made and to inspire ongoing efforts towards achieving full equality for all."

Registration: The event serves as a fundraiser to sustain WWN’s work to forward the efforts of

past, present, and future women. There is a suggested donation of $30. Please consider being an Anniversary Supporter with a $45 donation in honor of the WWN’s 45th anniversary. More sponsorship options are available on the WWN website here.

About the Wisconsin Women’s Network: The Wisconsin Women’s Network is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes the advancement of women and girls in Wisconsin through communication, education, advocacy, and connections. Our goal is to forward the often-underrepresented truth: that all issues are women’s issues.

For more information, please contact: info@wiwomensnetwork.org

We hope you can join us on August 22! Let us know that you can make it by grabbing a ticket online, or by RSVPing on Facebook.