Eleanor Smeal

Eleanor Smeal is a prominent American women's rights advocate and activist. She co-founded the Feminist Majority Foundation and the National Organization for Women Legal Defense and Education Fund, working to advance gender equality and reproductive rights. Smeal has played a key role in promoting policies for women’s health, equal pay, and ending discrimination. Throughout her career, she has been involved in campaigns to increase women’s political representation and protect women's rights through legislative action. Her leadership has significantly contributed to progress toward gender equality in the United States.