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Christiane Taubira (born 2 February 1952, Cayenne, French Guiana) is a French politician. President of her party Walwari, she has served as a French deputy at the National Assembly since 1993, and was re-elected in 1997.
Elisabeth Welch - From her stage debut in 1922 to her final appearance in 1996, singer Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003) was an important figure in the world of popular music.
Biography of Louisa May Alcott - Most famous for writing Little Women
Dr. Maya Angelou - Celebrated as one of history’s most prolific writers for her literary style and descriptive genius, ironically, Maya Angelou did not always have a voice.
Claire Bertschinger - How does it feel to be in the center of disaster and not have enough resources to save everyone? Well ask Claire Bertschinger...
Hilary Blume - With over thirty-five years in the voluntary sector, Blume is an expert in her field, instituting new ways of generating funds for charities.
Short Profile of Angela Yvonne Davis - African-American political activist, philosopher, and educator.
Amelia Earhart - Amelia Earhart is known for her various aviation achievements, including being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic...
Millicent Fawcett - Millicent Fawcett is known for her dedication to women’s rights and equality.
Biography of Anne Frank - She kept daily entries in her diary of the 25 months she spent in hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam ...
Lynne Franks - Lynne Franks dropped out of school at 16, became a journalist for Petticoat at 18, and at 21 started her own PR firm...
Biography of Indira Gandhi - First female Prime Minister of India
Melinda Gates - Discovering that only 50% of African- & Hispanic-Americans graduate from college, Melinda Gates decided to do something to reverse the trend.
Ann Heron Gloag - Ann Heron Gloag is one of Scotland’s most powerful women and one of the world’s top-50 female entrepreneurs.
Emma Goldman belonged to a group of artists, writers, & intellectuals, mostly libertarians, some revolutionaries... united by rejection of bourgeois culture & fervour for causes like socialism, labour movement, sexual freedom, anarchism, & feminism...
Biography of Bell Hooks - Self-described as a “Black woman intellectual, revolutionary activist”.
Biography of Dr Mae C Jemison - Has been dubbed as a 21st-Century Renaissance woman. Chemical engineer, scientist, physician, teacher and astronaut ...
Helena Ann Kennedy - Helena Ann Kennedy, has provided judicial review for several high-profile cases dealing with sex discrimination, domestic violence and terrorism.
Irene Khan - Irene Khan lived through two civil wars and experienced human rights abuses first hand.
Wangari Maathai - Wangari Maathai is a true role model who has affected enormous change through her grassroots initiative. ..
Biography of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Became the 14th president of the Philippines on 20 January 2001 ...
Biography of Winnie Mandela - Is a freedom fighter, a politician, a mother. She is also one of South Africa’s most outspoken and controversial figures.
Una Marson 1905-1965 - Story of first Black woman programme maker at the BBC
Louise Michel - French anarchist school teacher, and leader of The Paris Commune...
Christina Noble - Dubliner, Christina Noble is like a cat with nine lives. Her dedication to children and charitable work is a direct result of the tough life she endured.
Biography of Ellen Ochoa - Has been where very few of us have gone – space. She is a veteran of 3 NASA space flight missions; and has logged over 719 hours in space ...
Emmeline Pankhurst - Emmeline (Emily) Pankhurst’s name is practically synonymous with the women’s suffragist movement. She dedicated her life to women’s struggle...
Anita Roddick - Is a philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur. She founded The Body Shop, a cosmetics company dedicated to producing and retailing ethical beauty products.
Mary Seacole - The Legacy - Mary Seacole is held in much pride as she brought more than her skills in nursing to those who admired her.
Marie Stopes was the leading advocate of birth control in the C20th & opened the UK’s first family planning clinic in 1921...
Oprah Winfrey - Oprah Winfrey is using her fame, influence and reach to positively affect the lives of under-privileged children and young-adults in the US and abroad.
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