Rose Marie Muraro

Overview

Rose Marie Muraro born Rio de Janiero, Brazil November 11, 1930 (d. 2014). Leading Brazilian feminist; self-described “Impossible Woman.” Began work with Hélder Câmara’s Catholic Action, 1946; worked with Leonard Boff for 17 years. Developed “nonviolent communication”; anti-war; opposed military regime.

Quotations

“[T]o educate a man is to educate an individual, but to educate a woman is to educate a society.” (leonardoboff.com, June 29, 2014)

“Without equality between men and women, there will be no peace.” (World People’s Blog; photo bocamaldita.com)