In 1730, Wälättä Giyorgis, later known as Empress Mentewab, married Ethiopia’s Emperor Bakaffa after nursing him back to health. Following Bakaffa’s death in 1730, Mentewab became the regent for their son, Iyasu II, and rose to power as the ruler of Ethiopia.
Distinguished poet from São Tomé and Príncipe who a significant role in the post-independence Santomean government.
Prominent Seychellois educator, linguist, diplomat, and politician. Her enduring legacy lies in her advocacy for the defense and promotion of Seychellois Creole, striving for its recognition as the national language of the Seychelles.
Among the first Solomon Islands women sent abroad for education.
Prominent community leader in Yei, South Sudan.
Prominent Tanzanian political figure and activist in the struggle for independence
South African trade unionist and socialist
New Zealand social worker, educationist and horticulturist
Etain Madden (1939–82) studied philosophy at King’s College, London, and was active in a number of political and feminist causes.
Dame Monica Jessie Dacon has left an indelible mark as a distinguished schoolteacher, educator, and politician in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.