South African trade unionist Christina “Chrissie” Jasson was part of the Port Elizabeth trade union movements. She led several strikes and organized workers from the textiles and food and canning industries, and served as acting secretary of the Eastern Cape Action Committee from 1954 to 1955.
As the wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Stella Obasanjo was the First Lady of Nigeria from 1999 until her death in 2005.
Ugandan medical anthropologist who has written about sexuality, HIV/AIDS and women’s health. She is also a political activist who campaigns for women and girls rights, as well as the rights of LGBTQIA+ people.
South African anti-apartheid activist
South African trade unionist and politician
Indian-South African political activist
South African human rights and gender justice activist
British humanitarian and pacifist active in South Africa
Irish suffragist and adoption activist
Her election to the Boston School Committee in 1900 marked a significant milestone for the Irish Catholic community, breaking barriers in a time when women faced significant restrictions in politics. While serving on the committee, Duff promoted educational opportunities for women and supported the establishment of kindergartens and schools for girls.