Women's History Month

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Celebrate Women's History Month

The City of Hillsboro is proud to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women both locally and worldwide in March and throughout the year.

Visit the federal Women's History Month website to learn more about the origins of this commemorative observance and join in highlighting the essential role of women in our Country's history.

" I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."

— Angela Davis, feminist activist and author

Notice: Many of the links below direct to third party websites. The City of Hillsboro does not endorse any of the following products or services and the quality of each website will vary.

Featured Events

2025 Theme: Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations

“This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. Through their efforts, they have served as an inspiration for all generations — both past and present.” — National Women’s History Alliance

Women in Local Food

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The Sports Bra

Founded by Portland chef Jenny Nguyen, The Sports Bra is the first ever sports bar 100% dedicated to supporting and showing women’s sports.

25 Women-Owned Restaurants in Portland You Should Visit
Explore 25 women-owned restaurants in Portland ranging from pop ups, cafes, food trucks, bakeries, and more.

The Women of Food: Portland
Use this interactive map to find women led and operated restaurants in Portland.

Library Resources

Learn more about women’s history and culture and find reading lists for all age groups from our Hillsboro Public Library and Washington County Cooperative Library services (WCCLS).

Mire las recomendaciones de la Biblioteca para lectura y videos en español.

Reading & Film Lists

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25 Must-See Films by Women Directors

Community Resources

Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas Counties are home to many organizations that exist to support, serve, and celebrate women and femmes of all gender identities.

Political Engagement & Advocacy

Women’s Foundation of Oregon
As a foundation, WFO prioritizes community, trust, and aims to reduce harmful philanthropic practices. They mainly fund nonprofits across Oregon, while also supporting research.

Read "Count Her In: A Report About Women and Girls in Oregon"

She Should Run
She Should Run is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit working to drastically increase the number of women considering a run for office.

Women Enabled International
Women Enabled International advances human rights at the intersection of gender and disability to respond to the lived experiences of women and girls with disabilities; promote inclusion and participation; and achieve transformative equality.

National Organization for Women: Oregon NOW
Oregon NOW is the state chapter of the National Organization for Women. They work on behalf of NOW members in Oregon to achieve equality for all women and girls and to amplify the work of justice-seeking organizations.

She the People
She the People is a national organization whose mission is to build a platform for women of color to have a voice in American politics.

Image: Secretary Deb Haaland, Democratic politician from New Mexico

Professional Associations

Oregon Women for Agriculture
Oregon Women for Agriculture was organized 50 years ago by Willamette Valley farm women who were concerned with regulatory issues impacting the grass seed industry.

Oregon Tradeswomen
Oregon Tradeswomen helps transform lives by building community and economic independence through empowerment, training, career education, advocacy, and leadership development in the skilled trades

Xcelerate Women
Xcelerate Women helps women business owners overcome systemic inequities to grow their businesses and build economic power now.

Dress for Success Oregon
The mission of Dress for Success is to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools and professional attire to thrive in work and in life.

Washington County Chamber of Commerce Women's Business Network
The Women’s Business Network is a community where dynamic women come together to build meaningful connections, share insights, and inspire each other.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The City of Hillsboro is committed to instilling diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential parts of policy-making and the delivery of City services. Learn more about our equity work and browse our Celebrating Culture series through the buttons below.