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Elizabeth Blackwell, born on this day in 1821, became the first woman to gain a medical degree in the US. Her struggle against the odds made her an advocate for women's rights. The first woman medical … read more

This week in 1919, the International Congress of Women Workers took place in Washington DC The National Federation of Women Workers (NFWW), established in 1906, was the first ever nationwide trad … read more

Born on 25th December in 1886, Malak Hifni Nasif is a key figure in the global history of feminism Malak Hifni Nasif was born in Cairo on 25 December 1886. She would become one of the fo … read more

Born on this day in 1908, Simone de Beauvoir was one of the great thinkers of the twentieth century “One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of lov … read more

Born on this day in 1775, Jane Austen challenged the sexism of her time - and made a living in the process “I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of ra … read more