Category: Flashbacks

On this day in 1990, Ertha Pascal-Trouillot became Haiti’s first female president

On this day in 1990, Ertha Pascal-Trouillot became Haiti’s first female president

13/03/2024

On this day in 1954, Doria Shafik protested women’s exclusion from Egypt’s constitutional committee

On this day in 1954, Doria Shafik protested women’s exclusion from Egypt’s constitutional committee

12/03/2024

On this day in 2006, Michelle Bachelet became Chile’s first female president

On this day in 2006, Michelle Bachelet became Chile’s first female president

11/03/2024

On this day in 1884, Susan B. Anthony called for an amendment to the US Constitution to grant women the right to vote

On this day in 1884, Susan B. Anthony called for an amendment to the US Constitution to grant women the right to vote

08/03/2024

On this day in 1923, Huda Sha’arawi founded the Egyptian Feminist Union

On this day in 1923, Huda Sha’arawi founded the Egyptian Feminist Union

06/03/2024

On this day in 1987, the Church of England said ‘yes’ to women priests

On this day in 1987, the Church of England said ‘yes’ to women priests

26/02/2024