📢📢 March is the month of the women!
Therefore, the @WorkersEESC continues with the weekly tribute to important women who contributed to the Workers' Rights and Feminist movement.

#InternationalWomenDay2023 #MarchofWomen

Today, Madeleine Pelletier👇🏾👇🏽👇🏼

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@oliverroepke @CSOGroupEESC @MariaNikolo @mcarmenbarrera @LucaLuc19908512 @EESC_PRESS @EU_Social @ETUCE_CSEE @etuc_ces @LefevreChristop 1/10: Madeleine Pelletier was a French feminist, socialist, and trade union leader who lived a fascinating and unconventional life. Born in 1874, she defied societal norms and became one of the most prominent activists of her time

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2/10: Despite facing opposition and discrimination, Pelletier pursued a medical degree at the University of Paris and specialized in psychiatry. She used her medical knowledge to challenge the traditional gender roles and societal expectations placed on women.

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3/10: Pelletier was known for her outspokenness and fearlessness in speaking out against injustice. She founded the first birth control clinic in France, which was later shut down by authorities. She was even arrested for distributing information on contraception.

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4/10: As a trade union leader, Pelletier fought for workers' rights and advocated for better working conditions. Her tireless efforts earned her the admiration of many, but also the enmity of those in power.

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5/10: Pelletier's commitment to social justice and equality extended beyond her advocacy for women and workers. She was a pacifist and opposed World War I, a stance that earned her both admiration and criticism.

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6/10: Pelletier was also a vocal critic of the traditional family structure and championed the concept of free love. She believed that women should have the right to choose whether or not to have children and should not be confined by societal expectations.

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7/10: Despite her many accomplishments, Pelletier faced numerous personal struggles, including financial difficulties and health problems. These challenges only served to make her more determined in her fight for justice.

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