1888: First International Council of Women conference anniversary
cultureMar 25, 2026
On this day in 1888 delegates from nine countries met for the first International Council of Women conference. They coordinated strategies for women's suffrage, legal rights, and cross-border organizing. The meeting launched organized transnational activism that shaped later suffrage victories and women's rights movements. Its legacy continues in global feminist networks and policy reforms.
Key Highlights
Delegates from nine countries convened at the first International Council of Women in 1888.
Conference coordinated transnational strategies for women's suffrage and legal equality.
Meeting sparked decades of organized international activism and policy reforms for women.