Hillary Clinton's famous words become a rallying cry around the world

In 1995, Hillary Clinton spoke before the United Nations Fourth Women’s Conference held in Beijing, China, and boldly declared, “Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights.” It is unlikely she could have known then the tremendous impact her speech would have. Yet, more than two decades later, people around the world echoed […]

By Leah McElrath - March 09, 2017

Yet, more than two decades later, people around the world echoed Clinton’s famous words and the sentiment she expressed in recognition of International Women’s Day.

From the Women’s March and participants in IWD marches:

We strike because women's rights are human rights. What are you striking for? Share why you strike & use #IStrikeFor. #DayWithoutAWoman pic.twitter.com/Yv4gHIBGwO

— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017

Protestors spill out onto Broad Street for the #WomensMarch in Philadelphia. They chant, "Women's rights are human rights" @NewsWorksWHYY pic.twitter.com/lhtdyn7TVc

— Paige Southwick Pfleger (@PaigePfleger) March 8, 2017

From Democratic Representative Barbara Lee and other Democratic lawmakers:

"Women's rights are human rights."@RepBarbaraLee and other House Democrats led a walkout in solidarity with #ADayWithoutAWoman: pic.twitter.com/u8MYtCEc6r

— Splinter (@splinter_news) March 8, 2017

It's time for @HouseGOP to recognize that women’s rights are human rights. #IWD2017 #DayWithoutAWoman pic.twitter.com/jFvEvW7fnd

— Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (@RepBonnie) March 8, 2017

Wearing red today in solidarity w/ a #DayWithoutAWoman. Congress must recognize women’s rights are human rights. #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/stpDiT2b1l

— André Carson (@RepAndreCarson) March 8, 2017

Women's rights are human rights! Standing up with my sisters and brothers! #womensday2017 pic.twitter.com/pQ3uhpQN8a

— Rep. Stacey Plaskett (@StaceyPlaskett) March 8, 2017

Standing as an ally because women's rights are human rights. #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/1a4d55W2RM

— Earl Blumenauer (@repblumenauer) March 8, 2017

The office is empty today. It's a powerful reminder that women's rights are human rights. #ADayWithoutAWoman #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/tZa9XFCLLp

— Joe Boncore (@joeboncore) March 8, 2017

Women & girls worldwide are still denied education, equal rights & autonomy over health. On #IWD2017 we say: women’s rights are human rights

— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) March 8, 2017

On #DayWithoutWomen, I raise my voice in solidarity as we repeat rallying cry: Women’s rights are human rights.

— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) March 9, 2017

Honored to be featured in this video alongside so many amazing, inspiring, and courageous women. #HerVoiceIsMyVoice https://t.co/iygICdqcM3

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) March 8, 2017

From NARAL:

"On #InternationalWomensDay, we acknowledge that WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS!" #TrumpGlobalGag #DayWithoutAWoman pic.twitter.com/YsaZqjJCEA

— NARAL (@NARAL) March 8, 2017

From the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres:

"Women's rights are human rights. I am 100% committed to women's rights. Join me!" – Secretary-General @antonioguterres #WomensDay

— UN Women (@UN_Women) March 8, 2017

We can’t achieve any of our goals without the participation of women and girls. #WomensDay pic.twitter.com/2oCVEQQFMR

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) March 7, 2017

Women's rights are human rights. @UN_Women takes action on equality, peace, security + much more every day, see: https://t.co/rVfNjY8OHH pic.twitter.com/KxdmJAbp90

— United Nations (@UN) January 21, 2017

For her part, Clinton spoke out on the messaging app SnapChat, saying: “Stand up. Resist. Run for office.”