Naisasialiitto Unioni facts for kids
Naisasialiitto Unioni (which is Finnish) or Kvinnosaksförbundet Unionen (which is Swedish) is a group that helps women in Finland. It is also sometimes called the League of Finnish Feminists. This organization started in 1892. It is a non-profit group, meaning it doesn't aim to make money. Since 1904, it has been connected to a bigger international group called the International Alliance of Women.
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What is Naisasialiitto Unioni?
How it Started
Naisasialiitto Unioni was started by three important women: Lucina Hagman, Maikki Friberg, and Venny Soldan-Brofeldt. When the group first began, they focused on several key issues.
Early Goals
- They worked hard for women's right to vote. Finnish women gained this right in 1906.
- They also wanted equal pay for women. This means women should earn the same money as men for doing the same job.
- Improving education for girls and women was another big goal.
- They also worked to protect women and girls from exploitation.
What They Do Today
Today, Naisasialiitto Unioni continues its important work.
- They try to make women's lives better in society.
- They also work to get more women involved in politics.
- The group influences discussions about laws and policies.
- They keep working to improve women's rights.
- They also fight against any unfair treatment of women.
Membership Numbers
Compared to similar groups in other countries, Naisasialiitto Unioni had fewer members. For example, in the early 1900s, it had less than 2,000 members. At the same time, a Finnish group that worked against alcohol had about 20,000 women members. Also, almost as many women were part of the women workers' movement.
Important Leaders
Many women have led Naisasialiitto Unioni over the years. Here are some of their presidents:
- Lucina Hagman was president from 1893 to 1908.
- Annie Furuhjelm led the group from 1908 to 1913.
- Lucina Hagman became president again from 1913 to 1920.
- Maikki Friberg was president from 1920 to 1927.
- Thyra von Beetzen-Östman led from 1928 to 1938.
- Märta von Alfthan became president in 1939.
