Finnish Women's Association Explained

The Finnish Women's Association^{[1] [2]} is a Finnish women's rights organisation.^[3] It was founded in 1884, and is the oldest women's movement organisation in Finland. The organization was the publisher of a women's magazine, Koti ja Yhteiskunta (1889–1911), which was edited by Alexandra Gripenberg.^[4] It is a member of the International Alliance of Women, that has general consultative status with the United Nations.

Presidents

• Elisabeth Löfgren 1884–1889
• Alexandra Gripenberg 1889–1904
• Elin Sjöström 1904–1909
• Alexandra Gripenberg 1909–1913
• Ilmi Hallstén 1913–1937
• Armi Hallstén-Kallia 1937–1955
• Kerttu Sihvonen 1955–1960
• Tyyni Tuulio 1960-1970

Notes and References

1. Web site: Milestones of gender equality . . 2 April 2023.
2. Web site: The General Strike and women's suffrage . Sulkunen . Irma . Äänioikeus . 2 April 2023.
3. Aura Korppi-Tommola (toim.): Tavoitteena tasa-arvo. Suomen Naisyhdistys 125 vuotta. SKS, 2009.
4. Maija Töyry. Gender Contract and Localization in Early Women's Magazines in Finland Since 1782. Media History. 2016. 22. 1. 17-18. 10.1080/13688804.2015.1078229 .