Statue of Millicent Fawcett (Parliament Square, London)

The Statue of Millicent Fawcett, located in Parliament Square, London, honors a pioneering British suffragist and social reformer who championed women's rights and equality. Erected in 2018, the statue depicts Fawcett holding documents, symbolizing her leadership in campaigning for women's voting rights, notably the suffragist movement that peacefully advocated for women’s suffrage. It celebrates her contributions to social justice and recognizes her strategic, non-violent approach to achieving equality, making her the first woman to be honored with a statue in this prominent public space.