women's rights
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of women's rights
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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For Moroccan women's rights advocate Yasmina Benslimane, the appointment breaks a longstanding barrier, but says El Mansouri's background is also important.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Debs was steadfast in support of women’s rights and racial equality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Bonino met a leading women's rights advocate, embraced civil disobedience and began accompanying women to a Florentine abortion clinic.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
She played a pivotal role in spearheading some of the most influential and successful women’s rights efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
She and Lucy Stone had worked together in the temperance and women’s rights movements.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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