Celinda Arregui facts for kids
Celinda Arregui (born July 25, 1864 – died April 1941) was an important woman from Chile. She was a writer, teacher, and politician. Celinda worked hard to get more rights for women in politics, society, and everyday life in Chile. She is best known for helping women gain the right to vote.
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Her Early Life
Celinda Adela Arregui Quezada was born in Santiago, Chile, on July 25, 1864. Her parents were Balbino Arregui and Isabel Quezada.
During the Chilean Civil War of 1891, Celinda helped the side that supported the National Congress of Chile. She sent important messages using a telegraph in the city of Quillota.
On September 26, 1903, she married Pegerto Rodicio Pérez, who was from Spain.
Working for Women's Rights
Celinda Arregui was a leader in the fight for women's rights in Chile.
Founding Groups
In 1919, Celinda helped start the National Council of Women of Chile. She worked with other important women like Eloísa Díaz and Isaura Dinator. This group worked actively to protect and improve women's rights.
In 1926, she helped create the Women's Democratic Party. With other founders like Rebeca Varas, they wrote one of the first proposed laws. This law aimed to change voting rules so women could vote.
In 1927, Celinda started another group called "Bando Femenino." This group brought together many different women's rights organizations. Their goal was to combine their efforts to make the women's rights movement stronger in the late 1920s.
Organizing Events
Celinda also organized a big meeting called the Inter-American Congress of Women. This important event took place in Santiago in 1929. It brought together women from different countries to discuss women's issues.
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Celinda Arregui (1921)
See also
In Spanish: Celinda Arregui para niños
