Anette Poelman facts for kids
Anette Wiea Luka Poelman (born June 8, 1853, in Holwierde – died February 10, 1914, in Amsterdam) was an important Dutch woman who worked for women's rights and helped people in need. She is famous for helping to start the first group in the Netherlands that fought for women's right to vote. This group was called the FRP, and she was its leader for many years.
Anette also started another group called OV in 1897. This group helped single mothers and their children. It also worked to make marriage laws fairer. She led this group from 1901 to 1904. In 1901, she also helped create a new political party that wanted to bring about modern changes.
Early Life and Family
Anette Poelman was the daughter of Adrian Louis Poelman. He was a preacher and a politician who believed in big changes for society. Her mother was Catherine Reijnder. In 1876, Anette married William Versluys. He was a publisher whose company printed books by writers who wanted to change society.
Fighting for the Right to Vote
In 1893, another women's rights group, led by Wilhelmina Drucker, suggested that a group for women's voting rights should be formed. The very next year, Anette Poelman was one of four people who helped start the FRP. She quickly became the leader of this important group. She was the chairperson from 1894 to 1895 and again from 1895 to 1903.
Helping Mothers and Children
Besides her work for voting rights, Anette Poelman cared deeply about families. In 1905, she started managing a home that helped single mothers. She continued this important work until she passed away in 1914. Her efforts made a real difference in the lives of many women and children in the Netherlands.
See also
In Spanish: Anette Poelman para niños
