March 20

Maria Lacerda de Moura (1887-1945) was a Brazilian educator, writer, and early proponent of anarcha-feminism. Through her articles, lectures, and publications, she challenged traditional gender roles and advocated for sexual freedom, pacifism, and workers' rights. De Moura founded the magazine 'A Mulher' to disseminate feminist and anarchist ideas. Her experimental school in São Paulo emphasized freedom and self-directed learning. Facing censorship and political opposition, she remained committed to social justice until her death. De Moura's work influenced feminist movements throughout Brazil and Latin America, leaving a lasting legacy in the struggle for gender equality.

Mary Warnock was a prominent British philosopher whose work spanned ethics, education, and public policy. As chair of the 1984 Warnock Committee on human fertilization, she shaped landmark legislation in the UK. She served as Master of Girton College, Cambridge, and held professorships at Oxford and London. Warnock authored numerous influential books on moral philosophy and the philosophy of mind. Her clear writing and dedication to applying philosophy to social issues left a lasting intellectual legacy.