In 1700, Mary Astell published 'A Serious Proposal to the Ladies for the Advancement of Their True and Greatest Interest and Some Reflections on Marriage', advocating for the rights and interests of women.

In 1791, Olympe de Gouges published the 'Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen', a significant document advocating for gender equality and women's rights.

In 1792, Mary Wollstonecraft published 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman', a seminal work in feminist philosophy arguing for the equality of women in education and society.

In 1793, the Society of Revolutionary Republican Women was founded in France, playing a significant role in advocating for women's rights during the French Revolution.

The first women's rights convention in the United States, where Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott gathered people to demand civil, social, political, and religious rights for women, leading to the birth of the women's rights movement.

In 1854, Barbara Bodichon published “A Brief Summary in Plain Language of the Most Important Laws Concerning Women”, contributing to the legal understanding of women's rights during the first-wave feminism.

In 1860, Anna Filosofova co-founded a society aimed at providing support to the poor by offering affordable housing and decent work opportunities for women, emphasizing the importance of education and training over cash benefits.

In 1869, the territory of Wyoming passed the first woman suffrage law in the United States, granting women the right to vote.

In 1872, Susan B. Anthony voted and was arrested for it, refusing to pay the $100 fine imposed on her.

In 1893, Kate Sheppard and her fellow campaigners presented a 'monster' petition to the Parliament of New Zealand, demanding women's suffrage. This pivotal move ultimately led to New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant national voting rights to women.

In 1903, Mary Daly, a prominent radical feminist theologian and philosopher, was born.

The first International Women’s Day marked annually on 8 March, amassing more than one million people across several countries for women’s suffrage and labor rights, becoming a mechanism to protest World War I and igniting the Russian Revolution.

In 1913, British suffragette Emily Davison ran in front of the king's horse at the Epsom Derby, making a powerful statement for women's rights and suffrage.

In 1916, Margaret Sanger challenges New York's anti-contraception law by opening a clinic in Brooklyn. She is a prominent advocate for birth control and women's rights, facing arrest multiple times over four decades.

In 1919, Beatrice Webb published 'The Wages of Men and Women: Should They be Equal?', addressing the issue of gender pay equality during the early 20th century.

The ratification of the 19th Amendment in August 1920 granted American women the right to vote, fulfilling a major goal of the first wave of feminism. It marked a significant milestone in the fight for women's suffrage in the United States.

In 1923, the National Woman’s Party proposed a Constitutional amendment advocating for equal rights between men and women throughout the United States and its jurisdictions, with Congress having the power to enforce this article.

In 1929, Virginia Woolf published 'A Room of One's Own', a significant feminist text exploring the importance of financial and intellectual independence for women.

In 1949, Simone de Beauvoir published 'The Second Sex', a groundbreaking work in feminist philosophy examining the treatment of women in society.

In 1951, Doria Shafik and 1,500 women protested at the Egyptian parliament, demanding full political rights, pay equality, and reforms to personal status laws, catalyzing a women's rights movement in the country.

As a result of the efforts of Doria Shafik and other activists, women in Egypt were granted the right to vote in 1956, marking a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality.

The Feminine Mystique, written by Betty Friedan, marked the beginning of second-wave feminism in the United States by addressing the issues faced by women in the 1960s.

The Supreme Court overturns one of the last state laws prohibiting the prescription or use of contraceptives by married couples.

Joke Kool-Smits' essay 'The Discontent of Women' marked the beginning of second-wave feminism in the Netherlands by highlighting the frustrations of married women in traditional roles.

Prohibits sex discrimination by government contractors and requires affirmative action plans for hiring women.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals rules that women meeting the physical requirements can work in many jobs that had been for men only.

The U.S. Supreme Court outlaws the practice of private employers refusing to hire women with pre-school children.

In 1976, the U.S. Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a state law that allowed 18 to 20-year-old females to drink beer while denying the same rights to men of the same age. This case established a new standard for reviewing laws that treat men and women differently.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibited employment discrimination against pregnant women.

The National Women's History Alliance was established in 1980 to promote women's history and ensure that the contributions of women are recognized and celebrated.

In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was appointed by President Ronald Reagan as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

In the 1990s, Naomi Wolf published 'The Beauty Myth', a book that explores the societal pressure on women to conform to unrealistic beauty standards and its impact on their lives. The book sparked discussions about beauty ideals and feminism.

The emergence of the third wave of feminism in 1992, led by Rebecca Walker, focused on addressing remaining issues such as sexual harassment and lack of women in positions of power. It encouraged women to express their individuality and sexuality, distancing itself from the second wave.

The Violence Against Women Act provides funding for services for victims of rape and domestic violence, allows women to seek civil rights remedies for gender-related crimes, and establishes a national 24-hour hotline for battered women.

In 2005, Theresa May co-founded Women2Win, a group aimed at increasing the number of Conservative women MPs. The group has been credited with supporting and promoting women in politics.

In 2006, Rigoberta Menchú co-founded the Nobel Women's Initiative to amplify women's efforts in promoting peace, justice, and equality.

The #MeToo movement, initiated by Tarana Burke in 2007 and gaining momentum in 2017, brought attention to sexual misconduct and held powerful individuals accountable. It represents a key aspect of the fourth wave of feminism, focusing on social media activism and intersectionality.

Fourth-wave feminism, which began around 2012, emphasizes the empowerment of women and utilizes internet tools for activism and awareness. It places a strong emphasis on intersectionality, recognizing the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender.

In 2015, only 22% of all national parliamentarians were female, showing a slow increase from 11.3% in 1995. This highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality and representation in politics.

The Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act amends the federal criminal code to establish statutory rights for sexual assault survivors, ensuring they have access to forensic medical examinations and sexual assault evidence collection kits without charge.

Guided tours in Washington DC that highlight the history and contributions of Black feminists in the area.