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Huda Sha’arawi

Pioneering Egyptian feminist leader and nationalist who founded the Egyptian Feminist Union in 1923, becoming a central figure in Egypt’s early feminist movement.

Indira Gandhi

Prominent Indian politician and the first female Prime Minister of India.

Ana Néri

Pioneer of nursing in Brazil who served during the Paraguayan War (1864-1870).

Amache Ochinee Prowers

Notable figure in Colorado’s history, known for her cultural and social influence.

Harriet Taylor Mill

British philosopher and advocate of women’s rights

Käthe Paulus

Pioneering figure in the field of aviation, renowned for her significant contributions as an inventor, particularly for developing the first collapsible parachute in 1910.

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

American labor leader, activist, and feminist. Flynn played a key role in the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union.

American author and Egyptologist who wrote under her name and pseudonyms Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels. She earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Chicago in 1952 and was celebrated for her mystery novels, including the Amelia Peabody series.