Berta Lutz

Overview

Berta Lutz born São Paulo, Brazil August 2, 1894 (d. 1976). One of four women to sign UN Charter 1945. Brazilian zoologist and leading feminist who led for right of women to vote; diplomat who signed treaty on Diplomatic Asylum 1954; co-founded Pan American Association of Women 1922.

Quotations

"The souls of women have mingled in a common ideal, to contribute their share to the progress of the world." (Pan American Union, Baltimore, 1922; photo Wikipedia)