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10 Badass Female Revolutionaries You Probably Didn’t Learn About in School
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(Feminism)
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... Peace Prize.
8. Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi is best known for speaking out against the violent rule of Burmese dictator U Ne Win. Suu Kyi founded the National League for Democracy in 1989 ...
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Created on 17 April 2015
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'The Lady' Honors Burmese Leader Aung San Suu Ky
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(Movies)
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... democratic revolution in the 1990s, Aung San Suu Kyi (dubbed the “Steel Orchid,” according to a line in the new film The Lady, out April 11). Of course, there are differences between these two female political ...
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Created on 09 April 2012
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2012 TIME 100 Most Influential Shortlist: Notable Women Abound
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(Feminism)
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... Brazilian oil company)
Ai-Jen Poo, Director of the National Domestic Worker’s Alliance
Lana Del Rey, polarizing singer
Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese opposition leader and Nobel laureate; currently the highest-ranking ...
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Created on 06 April 2012
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The Athena Film Festival in NYC: February 9-12
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(Movies)
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... includes The Whistleblower starring Rachel Weisz and The Lady starring Michelle Yeoh as Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi. Other festival events include workshops and panels and an opening night awards ...
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Created on 01 February 2012