Sybil Lupp
The first New Zealand woman to achieve national prominence in motor racing and to establish a significant automotive business
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Jane Ewart-Biggs
British politician and President of the British Committee of UNICEF, later serving as the Labour Party’s spokesperson on home affairs, consumer affairs and overseas development.
Kathleen Coyle
Irish novelist
Dr Helen Deem
New Zealand doctor
Stephanie Young
A gifted teacher and an educationalist concerned with increasing women’s opportunities in New Zealand
Kassi
As the principal wife and paternal cousin of Mansa Suleyman, Kassi co-ruled the Kingdom of Mali jointly with her husband in the mid-1300s.
Sonja Loveday Davies
New Zealand nurse, labour activist, women’s rights activist, politician and peace campaigner
Harriott Ritchie
New Zealand hospital matron, servants’ home matron and dressmaker
Marie Bell
Marie Bell was an educator and tireless campaigner for the rights of both children and parents, challenging educational orthodoxies to ensure more child-centred practices and an environment more supportive of parents.
Phyllis Ryan
Irish actress and theatre producer