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Harriet Tubman (1822–1913)
Born: Dorchester County, Maryland, USA)
Died: Auburn, New York, USA) Role: Abolitionist, Underground Railroad leader, Civil War spy Harriet Tubman was an escaped enslaved woman who became a key figure in the abolitionist movement. She rescued over 70 enslaved people through the Underground Railroad and worked as a spy, scout, and nurse during the U.S. Civil War. She later fought for women’s suffrage and is remembered as a symbol of courage and freedom. -
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Indira Gandhi (1917–1984)
Role: First female Prime Minister of India (1966–1977, 1980–1984) Achievements: Led India’s Green Revolution, won the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and conducted India’s first nuclear test (1974). Death: Assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards after Operation Blue Star in 1984. -
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Wangari Maathai (1940–2011)
Born: (Nyeri, Kenya) Died: (Nairobi, Kenya)
Role: Environmentalist, political activist, and Nobel Peace Prize winner She was a Kenyan environmentalist and human rights activist who founded the Green Belt Movement, which planted millions of trees to combatede foresta-tion. She became the first African woman to win Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her work in environmental conservation and women's empowerment. She also served as Kenya’s Assistant Minister Environment and fought for democracy . -
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Greta Thunberg(2003-2024)
Born:Stockholm, Sweden Role: Climate activist, founder of the Fridays for Future movement
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Sheis a Swedish environmental activist known for her strong stance on climate change. She demanding stronger climate policies. This inspired the Fridays for Future movement, leading millions of students worldwide to protest for climate action. She has spoken at the United Nations, European Parliament,urging leaders to take urgent measures against climate change.