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Amelia Opie

Britihs activist, novelist and poet

Dr Grace Abbott

American social worker and an influential advocate for children’s and immigrants’ rights in the early 1900s whose work significantly shaped social welfare policies in the United States.

Helen Churchill Candee

American journalist, author, and social reformer, who achieved widespread recognition for her diverse career and her survival of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912.

Agnes Weston

English philanthropist noted for her work with the Royal Navy

Dorotea de Chopitea

Spanish philanthropist and social figure, renowned for her charitable work and influence in Barcelona during the 19th century.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

American author, educational reformer, and social activist

Modjeska Monteith Simkins

Influential civil rights activist and public health advocate

Isabella Tod

Irish feminist and reformer

Ruth Homan

Educator and advocate for women’s welfare, who served on the London School Board for several years, and actively participated in Liberal politics, promoting progressive social policies.

Katharine Glasier

English socialist politician, journalist, and novelist, best known for her pivotal role as a founding member of the Independent Labour Party (ILP) in 1893.