In 1987, the National Women’s History Project (NWHP) helped lead a campaign to launch Women’s History Month, a time designated for recognizing accomplishments made by women throughout history. In honor of the month-long celebration, seven inspiring facts about women today. 

The National Women’s History Project helped to launch a month-long celebration of women’s history in 1987. Above, Actress Natalie Portman is pictured attending the Women’s March on January 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.