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'''Madalena Barbosa''' (1942 – February 21, 2008) was the founder of the [[Movement for the Liberation of Women]] ([[Movimento de Libertação das Mulheres]]), in April 1974, created to "fight for the right to equality of opportunity without discrimination of gender".
'''Madalena Barbosa''' (March 13, 1942 – February 21, 2008) was the founder of the [[Movement for the Liberation of Women]] ([[Movimento de Libertação das Mulheres]]), in April 1974, created to "fight for the right to equality of opportunity without discrimination of gender".


In 1980, Madalena Barbosa joined the Commission on the Status of Women, Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality. In the interim election of 2007 she was a candidate for the [[Câmara Municipal|Municipal Chamber]] of [[Lisbon]] by the [[left-wing]] [[Movimento Cidadãos por Lisboa|Citizens Movement for Lisbon]] (Movimento Cidadãos por Lisboa).
In 1980, Madalena Barbosa joined the Commission on the Status of Women, Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality. In the interim election of 2007 she was a candidate for the [[Câmara Municipal|Municipal Chamber]] of [[Lisbon]] by the [[left-wing]] [[Movimento Cidadãos por Lisboa|Citizens Movement for Lisbon]] (Movimento Cidadãos por Lisboa).


In the course of her career, the activist represented [[Portugal]] and the [[European Union]] in various summits and international conferences, particularly in [[New York]]. Madalena Barbosa self-identified as "[[feminist]], [[socialist]] and [[woman]]", called a "gender expert" in other places in the world.
In the course of her career, the activist represented [[Portugal]] and the [[European Union]] in various summits and international conferences, particularly in [[New York City]]. Madalena Barbosa self-identified as "[[feminist]], [[socialist]] and [[woman]]", called a "gender expert" in other places in the world.


Madalena Barbosa died a day before the launch of ''Que Força é Essa'' ("What is This Force"), her chronicle of reflection on issues such as feminism and studies of [[gender equality]], civic participation and [[politics]]. The work was launched in the [[Fábrica Braço de Prata]] in Lisbon, as a final tribute.
Madalena Barbosa died a day before the launch of ''Que Força é Essa'' ("What is This Force"), her chronicle of reflection on issues such as feminism and studies of [[gender equality]], civic participation and [[politics]]. The work was launched in the [[Fábrica Braço de Prata]] in Lisbon, as a final tribute.
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* [http://feministactual.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/morreu-madalena-barbosa-fundadora-do-movimento-de-libertacao-das-mulheres/]
* [http://feministactual.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/morreu-madalena-barbosa-fundadora-do-movimento-de-libertacao-das-mulheres/]


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Latest revision as of 03:00, 25 July 2023

Madalena Barbosa
BornMarch 13, 1942
DiedFebruary 21, 2008
NationalityPortuguese
Known forFounder of the Movement for the Liberation of Women

Madalena Barbosa (March 13, 1942 – February 21, 2008) was the founder of the Movement for the Liberation of Women (Movimento de Libertação das Mulheres), in April 1974, created to "fight for the right to equality of opportunity without discrimination of gender".

In 1980, Madalena Barbosa joined the Commission on the Status of Women, Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality. In the interim election of 2007 she was a candidate for the Municipal Chamber of Lisbon by the left-wing Citizens Movement for Lisbon (Movimento Cidadãos por Lisboa).

In the course of her career, the activist represented Portugal and the European Union in various summits and international conferences, particularly in New York City. Madalena Barbosa self-identified as "feminist, socialist and woman", called a "gender expert" in other places in the world.

Madalena Barbosa died a day before the launch of Que Força é Essa ("What is This Force"), her chronicle of reflection on issues such as feminism and studies of gender equality, civic participation and politics. The work was launched in the Fábrica Braço de Prata in Lisbon, as a final tribute.

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