Yella Hertzka

Overview

Yella Hertzka (née Fuchs) born Vienna, Austria February 4, 1873 (d. 1948). Feminist; educator; horticulturalist. Founding member of WILPF; president of Austrian WILPF; urged disarmament of internal militias.

Quotations

"In case of the threat or the declaration of war, to organize women to refuse their support in money, work, or propaganda." (WILPF resolution, May, 1921; US Senate hearing War Dept. 1923, p. 863; photo http://bit.ly/Jfn83G)