Greek League for Women's Rights facts for kids

The Greek League for Women's Rights (also known as Σύνδεσμος για τα Δικαιώματα της Γυναίκας in Greek) is a group in Greece that works for women's rights. It started in 1920 in Athens. Its main goal was to help women get political rights, like the right to vote. The League is still active today and works with other groups around the world, like the International Alliance of Women.

Why Women Needed Rights in Greece

For a long time, women in Greece did not have the same rights as men. This was especially true in politics and education. After Greece became an independent country in 1828, some people started to work towards improving women's lives.

Early Efforts for Women's Education

One of the first big steps was in education. In 1872, a woman named Kalliopi Kehajia started the Society for Promoting Women's Education. This group helped more girls go to school.

Later, Kalliroi Parren founded two important groups:

• The Union for the Emancipation of Women in 1894.
• The Union of Greek Women in 1896.

These groups helped women in many ways, but they did not ask for women to have the right to vote. At that time, asking for voting rights was a very big and often debated idea.

In 1911, many women's and children's charity groups joined together to form the National Council of Greek Women. This showed that more people were working to support women.

Women in Universities

More progress happened in education. Women were finally allowed to study at the University of Athens. Also in 1911, the Lyceum of Greek Women was created. This group aimed to celebrate Greece's history and culture.

The Push for Political Rights

It wasn't until 1920 that Avra Theodoropoulou founded the Greek League for Women's Rights. This new group was different because it specifically demanded political rights for women, including the right to vote.

The League's Impact and History

The Greek League for Women's Rights was very active in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1950s. They worked hard to change unfair laws that treated women differently. They also helped improve family laws, making them fairer for women.

Women's Struggle Journal

Since 1923, the League has published its own magazine called Women's Struggle. This magazine shares ideas and news about women's rights. In the same year, the League officially joined the International Alliance of Women. This connection helped them work with women's rights groups all over the world.

Centre for Documentation

In 1982, the League created the Centre for Documentation and Study of Women's Problems. This center collects information and studies issues important to women. It helps people learn more about women's history and challenges.