Julia Malinova facts for kids
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Julia Malinova
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Jakovlevna Scheider
1869 |
| Died | 1953 (aged 83–84) |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Occupation | Women's rights activist |
| Known for | co-founder of the Bulgarian Women's Union |
| Spouse(s) | Alexander Malinov |
Julia Malinova, born Jakovlevna Scheider (1869-1953), was an important Bulgarian activist. She worked hard for women's rights and for women to have the right to vote. She helped start the Bulgarian Women's Union. She also led this important group twice, from 1908 to 1910, and again from 1912 to 1926.
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Julia's Early Life
Julia Malinova was born in 1869. She was a Russian Jew. She studied in France and Switzerland. Later, she moved to Bulgaria. There, she married a lawyer named Alexander Malinov. He later became the prime minister of Bulgaria.
Fighting for Women's Rights
From 1899, Julia helped edit a newspaper called Zhenski glas. This means "Female Voice". She worked with a teacher and writer named Anna Karima. In 1901, Julia and Anna started the Bulgarian Women's Union together. Anna Karima was the first leader of this union.
Why the Union Started
The Bulgarian Women's Union brought together 27 local women's groups. These groups had formed in Bulgaria since 1878. The union was created because women in the 1890s faced challenges. They had limited access to education and university studies. The main goal of the union was to help women learn more. It also aimed to help them take a bigger part in society. The union held national meetings. It used the Zhenski glas newspaper to share its ideas.
Julia's Leadership Role
In 1908, Julia Malinova became the leader of the Bulgarian Women's Union. She made the union part of the International Council of Women. This was a big step. It connected Bulgarian women's rights efforts with groups around the world.
During her time as leader, Julia made sure the union welcomed everyone. It included women from all social classes. It also welcomed women with different political beliefs. She also helped organize wives of soldiers during wartime.
Later Years
In 1925, some Bulgarian nationalist women criticized Julia. They did not like that she was of foreign origin. Julia stopped being the leader in 1926. Dimitrana Ivanova took over from her. Julia Malinova passed away in 1953.
See also
In Spanish: Julia Malinova para niños
