Episode 2 of 3

International Delegation Assembly

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

Women leaders from nine countries gathered in Washington, D.C., in March and April 1888, representing 53 organizations with 49 delegates and 80 speakers.

The congress included 80 speakers and 49 delegates from 53 women's organizations. Participants came from Canada, the United States, Ireland, India, the United Kingdom, Finland, Denmark, France, and Norway. This assembly demonstrated the growing international scope of the women's rights movement and the desire for cross-border collaboration.

Sources

International Council of Women Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
Susan B. Anthony Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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