Happy 54th anniversary to the Federation of Cuban Women and salute to our dear ancestor Warrior sister Vilma Espin , president of the FCW from its inception 8/28/60 ! As you can see, women FOUGHT in armed combat for the liberation of Cuba therefore their equality was NOT handed to them..they earned it on the front lines where it will only occur! From its inception the FMC (Federation of Cuban Women) has been successful in effecting positive changes in Cuban society. It was established in 1960, one year after the revolution, with Vilma Espín as its President. Espin fought in the Sierra Maestras with Fidel Castro and Raul Castro and was the President of the Federation until her death in 2007. The FMC has over 3 million members – over 80% of the female population aged 14 and over – ranging from the grassroots level of the barrios (neighbourhoods), through the municipal, provincial and national levels to the Trade Union General Secretaries, making it the biggest NGO in Latin America !!!
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:42:12 +0000