Sophy Sanger

Overview

Sophy Sanger born Westcott, Surrey, England January 3, 1881 (d. 1950). British internationalist and labor reformer. Became Quaker by convincement during Boer War; opposed WWI. Barred from Hague Women's Peace Congress, 1915; founding member of WILPF. As head of legislative section, drafted plan of International Labor Organization (ILO), 1919.

Quotations

“Law alone can give us freedom.” (her personal motto, quoting Goethe; quote Oxford Dict. Nat. Biog)