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Women's National Council

Women's rights umbrella organization founded in 19231

Women's National Council (Czech: Ženská národní rada (ŽNR)), 1923–1942, was the only women's umbrella organization in Czechoslovakia and only official women's collective which existed in the country until after 1990. As such, it was the most significant feminist organization in the interwar period.2 It was founded by Františka Plamínková.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Women's National Council (Czech: Ženská národní rada (ŽNR)), 1923–1942, was the only women's umbrella organization in Czechoslovakia and only official women's collective which existed in the country until after 1990. As such, it was the most significant feminist organization in the interwar period.2

The story

Founded by Františka Plamínková in 1923.1

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Timeline

  1. 1942Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1923Founded Founded1

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