Pumla Kisosonkole

Pumla Ellen Kisosonkole (née Fuleky; 1911–1997) was a South African-born Ugandan politician, educator, and women's rights pioneer. She served as President of the International Council of Women (ICW), President of the Uganda Council of Women (UCW), and was the first Black African woman appointed to Uganda's Legislative Council (LegCo) in 1956. Quotes "The progress of any society is inextricably linked to the status, education, and active civic participation of its women." History of the International Council of Women and African Leadership, ICW Publications. "Women must not simply accept decisions made for them by male-dominated assemblies; they must enter those legislative halls and shape the laws themselves." Women in the Ugandan Legislative Council: Historical Perspectives, Parliament of Uganda Archives. "Education for girls is not a luxury or a privilege; it is the fundamental foundation upon which African independence and self-reliance will be built." Pioneers of Women's Education and Political Leadership in Uganda, Daily Monitor. "Civic responsibility requires that educated women return to their communities to organize, teach, and uplift those who have been denied access to formal schooling." The Legacy of the Uganda Council of Women, New Vision Archives. "International solidarity among women's organizations provides a vital shield against discrimination and strengthens our local campaigns for equal legal rights." African Women Leaders in Global Civil Society, UNESCO Historical Reports. External links Category:1911 births Category:1997 deaths