Published on February 20, 2026–Updated on February 20, 2026
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International Women's Rights Day
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Journée internationale des droits des femmes
As every year, it is important to remember how essential International Women's Rights Day is.
For this reason, the library has decided to highlight three portraits of women who made history, but above all three important figures who advanced women's rights.
Journée internationale des droits des femmes
Gisèle Halimi.
A lawyer, feminist activist, and Franco-Tunisian politician, she defended FLN activists during the Algerian War and fought for the liberalization of abortion and the criminalization of rape.
Journée internationale des droits des femmes Claude Grison.
A chemist specializing in ecocatalysis, she has developed an innovative method for cleaning up soil and water using plants.
Journée internationale des droits des femmes Hedy Lamarr :
An Austrian-American actress, producer, and inventor, she thought of a way to divert the frequency of torpedoes so that they would not be intercepted. This principle is currently used in cell phones and wireless networks, including Wi-Fi!
In addition, our teams offer you various thematic tables for the occasion.
Here is a little selection of the chosen works. If you want more, we have a complete bibliography.
