Description: (A Distinguished Nicaraguan Feminist and Suffragist Who is Considered a Pioneer for Women’s Education in Nicaragua)
Josefa Toledo de Aguerri was a pioneering Nicaraguan feminist, writer, and reform pedagogue. She played a crucial role in advancing women's education in Nicaragua, being a key figure in the women's rights movement. As a general director of education, she made history as the first woman in Nicaragua to hold such a position. Josefa was instrumental in establishing the first secular college for women in Nicaragua and authored various works on women's rights. Her contributions to feminism and education extended beyond her country, as she engaged with fellow feminists in Cuba and the United States.