Hermanas Mirabal: Women Building on a Legacy of Courage in the Dominican Republic
17 Feb 2026
Named after the Mirabal Sisters — three women who became symbols of courage and resistance against dictatorship — this province in the Dominican Republic continues to embody their spirit through cooperation.
Today, women are leading community initiatives and cooperatives that foster economic independence, gender equality, and local development.
Their collective action keeps alive the legacy of the Mirabal sisters: transforming courage into cooperation and solidarity.
This is an initiative of the Gender Equality Committee of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), developed within the framework of the ICA Action Plan 2025.
The campaign highlights real stories of women who, through their cooperatives, are driving economic, social, and community transformation in their territories. During the month of February 2026 and up to 8 March –International Women’s Day– representative stories from around the world will be shared on ICA’s official website and social media channels.
Aligned with the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, this initiative celebrates the leadership and contributions of women who are building a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable cooperative movement.
💜 If you have a story and would like to share it, please write to us at gec@ica.coop.
