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Courage Calls To Courage Everywhere

Millicent Fawcett

May 04, 2020

Nikol Chen

Design and Development Manager, Laidlaw Foundation

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"Courage calls to courage everywhere, and its voice cannot be denied."

Millicent Fawcett (1847-1929) was an English political leader, activist, writer and feminist icon who led the movement for woman suffrage in England for 50 years. She also was a founder of Newnham College, Cambridge (established in 1871) - one of the first English university colleges for women.

In February 2018, Fawcett was announced as the winner of the BBC Radio 4 poll for the most influential woman of the past 100 year. That same year, 100 years after the passing of the Representation of the People Act, for which she had successfully campaigned, Fawcett became the first women to be commemorated with a statue in Parliament Square.

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Nikol Chen (She/Her)

Design and Development Manager, Laidlaw Foundation

Hello! I've been part of the Laidlaw Foundation for over 4 years, working on strengthening our global community and broadening our initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty, reducing inequality, and cultivating a new generation of leaders.

I'm currently completing a Masters in Anthropology & Professional Practice at UCL, delving into my passion for using ethnographic methods and design to effect systemic change, particularly in the education sector. My journey in design has been diverse, beginning with graphic design, transitioning into UX/UI and service design, and now evolving into systemic design and innovation.

Originally from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, I pursued my undergraduate degree in Human Sciences at UCL. I'm an amateur naturalist, avid swimmer, and an obsessive podcast listener. Let's connect and chat—drop me a line and find me on LinkedIn! 💬👀