Thora Daugaard

Overview

Theodora “Thora” Daugaard born Store Arden, Denmark October 22, 1874 (d. 1951). Danish editor, feminist, pacifist founder WILPF 1915; resolution for WW I cease fire; active in resistance to Hitler, aiding Jewish refugees.

Quotations

“We want war no longer. We no longer want it explained that we women are protected by war. No, we are raped by war!” (April 28, 1915, to founding conference; Report, p. 81; photo Danish Peace Academy)