The opportunities available today for young women in the US and Europe vastly outnumber those available to their grandmothers and perhaps even to their mothers. While racing towards the future we are acutely aware of persistent inequalities and many of us actively work to address them. Today is a day to celebrate the fruits our journey thus far, the momentum we continue to build, and the sisterhood between us.
As we do this, let us also remember women who work hard with very little, striving for the survival and education of their children. Let us remember that women continue to lose their lives daily in pursuit of the basic joy of motherhood. And, let us stand with them as well. Support AMHI