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María Currea
Colombian writer (1890-1985) · Colombia · On the map · Writers · Died at 94
María Currea Manrique was a Colombian feminist, suffragist, politician, nurse and journalist. She was instrumental in pressuring for laws in Colombia which recognized women's right to citizenship, education, and enfranchisement.
María Currea is read about 6 times a day, in 9 languages.
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She was honored as the 1960 "Women of the Americas" by the Organization of American States and received many awards and honors during her lifetime. She was posthumously honored with an award distributed bearing her name each March 8 in honor of International Women's Day to the Colombian woman who has excelled in promoting women's rights in her community.
