Clara Shortridge Foltz
American lawyer and women’s rights activist
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Claudia L Gordon
In 2000, Claudia L. Gordon became the first Deaf Black female lawyer in the U.S.
Benazir Bhutto
Pakistan’s first female prime minister
Chai Ling
Most noted for her leadership in the Tiananmen Square protests and her organizations that aid women and students, Chai Ling’s work has helped and inspired people all around the world.
Florence Mnumzana
South African nurse and anti-apartheid activist
Florence Matomela
South African anti-apartheid activist
Florence Mophosho
South African women’s rights activist
Freda Levson
South African anti-apartheid activist and writer
Anasuya Sarabhai
Indian activist for the rights of textile workers
Anna Chandy
In 1959, Anna Chandy changed history by becoming the first female high court judge of India as well as the whole of the (then) British commonwealth.