Naisasialiitto Unioni facts for kids
Naisasialiitto Unioni is a Finnish organization that works for women's rights. Its name in Swedish is Kvinnosaksförbundet Unionen. Sometimes, people call it the League of Finnish Feminists in English. This group started in 1892 and is a non-profit organization. This means it doesn't aim to make money. Since 1904, it has been the Finnish part of a bigger group called the International Alliance of Women.
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About Naisasialiitto Unioni
The Naisasialiitto Unioni was founded by three important women: Lucina Hagman, Maikki Friberg, and Venny Soldan-Brofeldt. When the organization first began, it focused on several key issues. One main goal was to get women the right to vote. Finnish women gained this right in 1906. The group also worked for equal pay, meaning men and women should earn the same money for the same job. Improving education for girls and women was another important aim.
What the Union Does Today
In more recent times, Naisasialiitto Unioni has continued its work to make women's lives better. They try to improve the social status of women. This means making sure women are respected and have good opportunities in society. They also work to increase the number of women who are active in politics. This helps make sure women's voices are heard in government.
Today, the organization is still very active. It influences political discussions in Finland. It works hard to improve women's rights for everyone. The Union also fights against oppression, which means unfair treatment or control over people.
Membership and Impact
Compared to similar groups in other countries, Naisasialiitto Unioni has a smaller number of members, usually under 2,000. For example, in the early 1900s, there were about 20,000 women in the Finnish temperance association. This group worked to reduce alcohol use. Also, nearly as many women were part of the women workers' movement. Even with fewer members, Naisasialiitto Unioni has played a big role in improving women's lives in Finland.
Leaders of the Union
Many strong women have led Naisasialiitto Unioni throughout its history. Here are some of the past presidents:
- Lucina Hagman was president from 1893 to 1908.
- Annie Furuhjelm led the group from 1908 to 1913.
- Lucina Hagman returned as president from 1913 to 1920.
- Maikki Friberg was president from 1920 to 1927.
- Thyra von Beetzen-Östman led the Union from 1928 to 1938.
- Märta von Alfthan became president in 1939.
