Josepha Abiertas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 |
| Died | 1929 |
| Nationality | Filipina |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer and feminist |
| Known for | First woman to graduate with a degree from the Philippine Law School |
Josepha Abiertas (1894–1929) was a Filipino lawyer and feminist. She was the first woman to graduate with a degree from the Philippine Law School.[1]
Abiertas was born in Capiz in the Philippines. She was an orphan. She attended the Philippine Law School. She became the first woman to graduate with a law degree from the school. She was involved in advocating for equal rights for women in the Philippines. She wrote a lecture called "The New Age for Women."[2] She was admitted to the bar on September 27, 1920.[3] As a lawyer, she fought for women's rights, workers rights, and farmers rights. She died in 1929 of tuberculosis.[2][4]
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References
- ^ "Abiertas, Josepha (1894–1929)". Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Gale Research, Inc. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2013.(subscription required)
- ^ a b "A". Women of History. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ "Atty. JOSEPHA A. ABIERTAS". Lawlist. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
- ^ Jennifer S. Uglow; Maggy Hendry (23 September 1999). The Northeastern Dictionary of Women's Biography: Revised by Maggy Hendry. UPNE. p. 2. ISBN 978-1-55553-421-9. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
External links
- Abiertas House of Friendship and Radiance School, named after Josepha Abriertas
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