A group of Nicaraguan women broke barriers to lead rebel troops in battle and bring about social reforms during the 1979 Sandinista Revolution and Contra War. Despite their achievements, they faced renewed marginalization by their male peers once the wars ended. Today, these women are leading popular movements for equality and democracy amid record levels of violence against women in Nicaragua.
Las Sandinistas!
During the 1979 Nicaraguan Revolution, a trailblazing group of women boldly seized leadership positions within rebel forces, ultimately leading to a groundbreaking period of social reform in their nation.
