Maikki Friberg

Maria (Maikki) Elisabeth Friberg was a Finnish educator, journal editor, suffragist and peace activist. She is remembered for her involvement in the Finnish women's movement, especially as chair of the Finnish women's rights organisation Suomen Naisyhdistys and as the founder and editor of the women's journal Naisten Ääni. She travelled widely, promoting understanding of Finland abroad while participating in international conferences and contributing to the foreign press.