Asociación Feminista Filipina

The Asociación Feminista Filipina (Philippine Feminist Association) or AFF was a Filipino women's organization, founded in 1905.[1][2] It was the first women's organization in the Philippines.[1][3] The objective of the organization was the betterment of women's well-being regardless of class.[4]

Placard of the Asociacion Feminista Filipina

The association worked for women's political equality in municipal- and provincial level electorates and committees. It was also active within social welfare and improvement in the conditions of prisons, schools and work force.

History

AFF was founded in Manila, Philippines on 30 June 1905 by its first president, Concepcion Felix Rodriguez,[5] a working class woman. The organization was later joined by women from the elite like Trinidad Rizal, Librada Avelino, Maria Paz Guanzon, Maria Francisco, and Luisa de SilyarIt.[6] AFF conducted its first meeting at Paz Natividad Vda. de Zulueta's residence on Salcedo Street, which later became part of Rizal Avenue.[1]

It established the La Proteccion de la Infancia, Inc. and managed Gota de Leche, which advocates the health of children and women.[6][7]

References
  1. "This Day in #Herstory: Asociacion Feminista Filipina". Foundation for Media Alternatives. 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  2. Nadeau, Kathleen; Rayamajhi, Sangita (2013-06-11). Women's Roles in Asia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-0-313-39749-3.
  3. Torrevillas, Domini M. (April 14, 2005). "Mely Nicolas' rosy report on Filipino women". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  4. Yuzon, Gil (2019-03-23). "When Gabriela met Rizal". Lifestyle.INQ. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  5. Farolan, Ramon (2018-04-23). "From Palace 'cook' to woman senator". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  6. Hega, Mylene D.; Alporha, Veronica C.; Evangelista, Meggan S. (August 2017). "Feminism and the Women's Movement in the Philippines: Struggles, Advances, and Challenges" (PDF). Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  7. "How Women Built the Gota de Leche Building". Gota De Leche Manila. 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
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