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Founding Meeting of the International Council of Women

Name: Founding Meeting of the International Council of Women
Start: 1888-03-25
Location: Washington, D.C.

When: March 25, 1888
Where: Washington, D.C.
Part of: International Congress of Women's Rights opens in Washington

The National Woman Suffrage Association organized the founding meeting of the ICW in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 1888, establishing a global women's organization.

The meeting convened in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 1888. It was organized by the National Woman Suffrage Association, led by Anthony and Stanton. The gathering brought together delegates from nine countries to form the International Council of Women, marking the start of formal international cooperation in the women's rights movement.

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International Council of Women Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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