Liga Femeilor Române founded, first women's organisation in Romania

Background. The Liga Femeilor Române was a Romanian organisation for women's rights, founded in 1894. It was the first nationwide women's rights organisation in Romania, originating from the local women's organisation Reuniunea Femeilor Romane in Iași. While local women's organisations existed previously, this was the first long-term national organisation with written statutes and a firm structure, serving as the starting point for an organised women's movement.

Founders. The organisation was founded by Cornelia Emilian, Eugenia de Reuss Ianculescu, and Sofia Nădejde. These individuals established the first nationwide women's rights organisation in Romania, which was based in Iași and originated from the local women's organisation Reuniunea Femeilor Romane.

Context. Iași, located in the historical region of Moldavia, has traditionally been a leading centre of Romanian social, cultural, academic, and artistic life. The city is known as the Cultural Capital of Romania and is a symbol of Romanian history, providing the setting for the founding of the Liga Femeilor Române.