Danielle de St. Jorre
Prominent Seychellois educator, linguist and politician. Her enduring legacy lies in her advocacy for the defense and promotion of Seychellois Creole, striving for its recognition as the national language of the Seychelles.
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Lilly Ogatina Poznanski
Among the first Solomon Islands women sent abroad for education.
Cecilia Oba
South Sudanese politician
Bibi Titi Mohammed
Prominent Tanzanian political figure and activist in the struggle for independence
Alda Neves da Graça do Espírito Santo
Distinguished poet from São Tomé and Príncipe who a significant role in the post-independence Santomean government.
Mary Fitzgerald
South African trade unionist and socialist
Elizabeth Mary Gilmer
New Zealand social worker, educationist and horticulturist
Etain Madden
Etain Madden (1939–82) studied philosophy at King’s College, London, and was active in a number of political and feminist causes.
Heraldine Rock
Ives Heraldine “Ma” Rock left an indelible mark as a trailblazing figure in both education and politics. As the first woman elected to Parliament in Saint Lucia, she shattered gender barriers and became a catalyst for change.
Monica Dacon
Dame Monica Jessie Dacon has left an indelible mark as a distinguished schoolteacher, educator, and politician in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.