Josefa Llanes Escoda
1898–1945 (age 47)
Biography
Josefa Llanes Escoda was a pioneering Filipino suffragist and women's rights advocate who dedicated her life to advancing the cause of women's suffrage in the Philippines. Her tireless advocacy and organizational efforts helped lay the groundwork for greater political participation and representation of women in Philippine society during the early twentieth century.
Escoda's legacy as a champion of women's rights continues to inspire generations of Filipino activists and advocates. Her contributions to the suffrage movement remain an important chapter in the history of women's empowerment in the Philippines, and she is remembered as a courageous voice for equality and democratic participation.