Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane facts for kids
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Dr. Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane
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Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane
19 April 1867 Junín, Argentina
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| Died | 4 June 1954 (aged 87) Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Nationality | Argentinian |
| Other names | Physician, Suffragist |
| Alma mater | University of Buenos Aires |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Manuel Dellepiane |
| Children | Seven |
Dr. Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane (born April 19, 1867 – died June 4, 1954) was an amazing Argentine doctor and a strong fighter for women's rights. She was the second woman ever to become a doctor in Argentina. People called her "the mother of women's rights in Argentina" because she worked so hard to make things better for women and children.
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Her Early Life and Education
Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane was born in Junín, Argentina. She came from a famous family. She studied in Buenos Aires.
On September 29, 1892, she earned her medical degree. She graduated from the University of Buenos Aires. Before becoming a doctor, she was a teacher for one year. She got a teaching certificate from the Ecole Normale de Mendoza.
A year before finishing her medical studies, she married Dr. Manuel Dellepiane. Her final paper for her medical degree was about "Notes on hygiene in women." A famous doctor named Gregorio Araoz Alfaro praised her work. Elvira and Manuel had seven children.
What She Did for Others
After becoming a doctor, Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane started helping people right away. She worked on many important projects. For example, she helped create the first school cafeteria in Argentina. This meant children could get healthy meals at school.
From 1920 to 1922, she taught about health and child care. She worked at the National Home for Military Orphans. In 1916, she helped organize a special vacation home. This home was for women teachers who were often sick. It was called the Vacation Colony in Uspallata.
Between 1907 and 1918, she was a medical inspector. She worked for the National Department of Hygiene. She also served on the National Council of Education from 1919 to 1934.
Fighting for Women's Rights
Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane was very dedicated to women's rights. In 1905, she started the Centro Feminista. This group later changed its name to the Centro Juana Manuela Gorriti.
In 1910, she began a movement to create civil laws for women. These laws would give women more rights. In 1919, she founded the Association Pro-Derechos de la Mujer (Association for Women's Rights). The famous Argentine writer Alfonsina Storni and many others joined her in this important effort.
Her Big Achievements
Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane achieved many great things. She helped create the National Women's Council. She also took part in the First International Women's Congress in 1910. This event was held in Buenos Aires. They discussed topics like society, law, and education.
She also started the Maternal Center, known as "Juana Gorriti." This was a maternity home for mothers who were not married. She made sure that schools had a "glass of milk" program. This meant children got milk at school. She also wrote many reports about the lives and conditions of women.
See also
In Spanish: Elvira Rawson para niños
