Olga Misař

Olga Misař née Popper was an Austrian peace activist, feminist and writer. From 1910, she was active in Austrian activities related to the women's movement and suffrage. In April 1915, she represented Austria at the International Congress of Women in The Hague. She later became a board member of the Austrian branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom while also participating in the central organization. For many years she was active in War Resisters' International (WRI) and in 1928 organized the second WRI Conference which was held in Sonntagberg, Austria. In April 1939, threatened by the Nazi regime, together with her husband and daughter, Olga Misař fled to Enfield near London where she joined the British branch of the International League for Peace and Freedom.