Amparo Poch y Gascón facts for kids
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Amparo Poch y Gascón
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| Born | 15 October 1902 Zaragoza, Spain |
| Died | 15 April 1968 (aged 65) Toulouse, France |
| Occupation | Doctor, activist, journalist, |
Amparo Poch y Gascón (born October 15, 1902 – died April 15, 1968) was a remarkable Spanish doctor, activist, and writer. She was known for her beliefs in anarchism and pacifism. This means she believed in a society with great freedom and was against war.
Amparo was born in Zaragoza, Spain. She was one of the people who helped start the `Mujeres Libres` (Free Women) organization. She also worked in the Ministry of Health during the `Spanish Civil War`. She focused on helping people and promoting health for everyone.
Amparo Poch was also a strong voice for peace. She helped lead a group called the Liga Española de Refractarios a la Guerra. This group was for people who refused to fight in wars. During the `Spanish Civil War`, she helped victims of the war through a group called Orden del Olivo. She passed away in France in 1968.
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Medical Work
Amparo Poch became a doctor in 1929. She worked hard to improve health for everyone in Spain. She especially cared about mothers and babies. She wanted to lower the number of babies who died at birth.
In 1931, she wrote a guide for mothers called Cartilla de Consejos a las Madres. It shared tips for a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. This helped mothers have healthy babies.
In 1934, she opened a clinic in Madrid for women and children. It was in a busy part of the city so many people could easily visit. Because of her work, the number of child deaths in Madrid went down in just one year. Amparo wanted to open even more health centers. This became even more important when the `Spanish Civil War` began.
Writing
Amparo Poch wrote many different things. She wrote poems, essays, novels, and articles for magazines and newspapers. Her writings often had a political message. She wrote about what it was like to be a Spanish woman during the `Spanish Civil War`.
Her novel, Amor (Love), tells the story of a painter. Through this story, Amparo shared her ideas about anarchism and being unique. She kept publishing her articles and poems even during the war. Many people thought social issues should wait during such a difficult time. But Amparo believed in speaking out.
She is most famous for her work with the magazine Los Mujeres Libres. Her powerful poems also helped teach people about the need for equality between men and women.
Mujeres Libres
Amparo Poch y Gascón was a key person in starting the `Mujeres Libres` organization and its magazine. `Mujeres Libres` was a group of anarchist women active in Spain during the time of the `Spanish Civil War`.
The group wanted to empower working-class women. They believed women should have a big role in creating a better society. They worked to fight sexism and support the anti-fascist efforts during the war. They helped women learn and grow.
Civil War Medical Aid
With her medical skills, Amparo helped a lot during the `Spanish Civil War`. She saw that many places where soldiers were treated were not clean. She knew they deserved better care. Even though she was a pacifist, she strongly supported the fight against fascism.
She worked as a doctor for the militia. She helped improve hygiene and medical care for soldiers. She also taught others how to rescue and treat injured soldiers. She taught about things like how to help someone who can't breathe, how to treat injuries, and how to do blood transfusions. Her work helped save many lives.
Life in Exile
In 1939, Amparo was forced to leave Spain. This happened after the fascist side won the `Civil War`. She became a refugee in France and lived there for the rest of her life. She took on small jobs to support herself.
She continued to support anti-fascist groups during `World War II`. Later, she went back to working as a doctor in France. Amparo could never return to Spain because of the government at the time. She passed away in Toulouse, France, in 1968.
Images for kids
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A street in Zaragoza is named after Amparo Poch (2013 photo).
See Also
In Spanish: Amparo Poch y Gascón para niños
- Anarcha-feminism
- List of peace activists
- Spanish Revolution
