In 2007, Minna Canth became the first woman in Finland to have been honored a flag day.
On Saturday, Finland honors the legacy of Minna Canth (1844–1897) and gender Equality Day with flags being raised across the country.
Canth was the first Finnish-speaking female writer and journalist. Today marks the 178th anniversary of her birth.
In 2007, Minna Canth became the first woman in Finland to have been honored a flag day.
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Canth wrote articles for newspapers and magazines regarding education, equality, socialism and freedom of religion. She also wrote 10 plays targeting social commentary from a woman’s perspective.
She became a very important and highly respected voice within Finland during her time.
She died at the age of 53.
