Activism Archives - Page 154 of 199

Catherine McAuley

Irish educator, social worker, and religious foundress

Energetic and talented, Margaret Bullock was a pioneer in several respects. As a journalist and parliamentary correspondent she gained entrance into a predominantly male profession. She also played a pivotal role in the nineteenth century women’s movement at both local and national levels.

Amy Kane

In 1951 she was appointed an OBE for services to women’s organisations. She continued to serve them faithfully for another 20 years and in 1963 was the first New Zealand woman to complete 100,000 flying miles.

Meg Connery

Irish suffragist

Assia Djebar

Best known by her pen name Assia Djebar, Fatima-Zohra Imalayen was an Algerian feminist novelist, translator and filmmaker, considered one of North Africa’s most influential writers.