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An advocate for women's reproductive rights, Sanger founded the American Birth Control League, which later became Planned Parenthood, contributing to women's rights to birth control information and contraception.

Served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and played a leading role in the final push for the 19th Amendment, as well as founding the League of Women Voters.

An early leader of the American suffragette movement, co-founder of the National Woman Suffrage Association, and a key figure in the fight for the nineteenth amendment.

Head of the National Woman's Party, passionately led the campaign for the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and initiated the Silent Sentinels protest in front of the White House.

An African American suffragette and abolitionist, Purvis founded the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society and fought for the rights of all oppressed groups.

The first woman ever elected to the United States Congress, Rankin's political career was deeply connected to her advocacy for women's suffrage and peace.

An early feminist activist and strong advocate for women's rights, Mott was one of the organizers of the Seneca Falls Convention and co-authored the Declaration of Sentiments.

A suffragette who was progressive in her views on women's rights, Gage influenced the early women's movement and was critical of the religious oppression of women.

An African American abolitionist and women's rights activist, Truth was known for her speech 'Ain't I a Woman?' which she delivered at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851.

An African American journalist and activist, Wells was a founder of the NAACP and fought for suffrage while highlighting the issue of lynching and racial discrimination.

A lawyer and activist, Eastman co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and was influential in the passing of the 19th Amendment through her advocacy.

A leading suffragist and feminist in the UK, Fawcett led the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) and believed in nonviolent protest to achieve voting rights for women.

Though best known for overcoming disability, Keller was also a suffragette, political activist, and early supporter of the American Civil Liberties Union.

A labor activist and suffragist, Schneiderman was a leader in the Women's Trade Union League and fought for women's workplace rights and suffrage.

A leader in early women's rights movements, Stanton helped organize the first women's rights convention and was the primary author of the Declaration of Sentiments.

An orator and leader for abolition and suffrage, Stone was the first Massachusetts woman to earn a college degree and helped found the American Woman Suffrage Association.

One of the first African American women to earn a college degree and an early advocate for civil rights and suffrage, Terrell helped found the National Association of Colored Women.

President of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), Willard linked the temperance movement with the fight for women's suffrage.

A feminist, and progressive campaigner, Russell was a vocal advocate for birth control and women's rights, including suffrage and equality in marriage.

Founded the Women's Social and Political Union in the UK, employing militant tactics in pursuit of women's suffrage, and was a key figure in achieving voting rights for women.

A leading British suffragette, co-founder of the WSPU, and daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel directed suffragette operations and was influential in the militant wing of the women's suffrage movement.

An activist and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Day advocated for women's suffrage and social justice, incorporating her religious beliefs into her activism.

Founder of the College Equal Suffrage League and the first president of the League of Women Voters, Park was a key organizer and lobbyist for women's suffrage.

A working-class English suffragette whose militant activism with the WSPU earned her several imprisonments, Kenney played a pivotal role in the suffrage movement in the UK.