Juana Ramirez
Known as Juana “La Avanzadora,” or Juana “The Advancer” in English for her valiant efforts and leadership on the frontlines of the fight against colonial rule in Venezuela.
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Marielle Franco
Brazilian politician and activist for women’s rights, human rights and LGBT rights
Dr Dora Akunyili
Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of Nigeria from 2001 to 2008
Eunice Hunton Carter
One of New York’s first female African-American lawyers and one of the first African-American prosecutors in the United States.
Doria Shafik
Eminent Egyptian feminist
Siza Khwela
South African chemical engineer
Charlotte E Ray
The first African-American woman to become a lawyer in the U.S.
Claudia L Gordon
In 2000, Claudia L. Gordon became the first Deaf Black female lawyer in the U.S.
Florence Mnumzana
South African nurse and anti-apartheid activist
Florence Matomela
South African anti-apartheid activist