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Margarida Maria Alves
March 5, 1932 – August 12, 1983
Brazilian rural worker, trade unionist and activist
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Margarida Maria Alves was a Brazilian rural worker and trade unionist, defender of the human and labor rights of rural workers. She was one of the first women to hold a union leadership position in the country. Her name and her story of struggle inspired the Marcha das Margaridas, which was created in 2000.
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- Birthday · March 5
- Anniversary · August 12
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