Josephine Butler

Josephine Butler was a prominent English feminist and social reformer in the late 19th century, known for her advocacy against the regulation of prostitution and her efforts to abolish the practices that exploited women. She founded the International Abolitionist Federation, which aimed to liberate women from the confines of prostitution and improve their social conditions by decriminalizing their choices and abolishing mandatory medical examinations. Butler's work significantly influenced the discourse on women's rights and social reform during her time.