Mary Merkenich
Mary Merkenich joined the socialist and the women's liberation movements as a 17 year old. She was active in high school student rights and the Women's Abortion Action Coalition in the early 70s. She helped organise women's marches and meetings for a woman's right to choose and for International Women's Day. Merkenich was an activist for years in the Australian Education Union, in climate groups, for Palestine and many other campaigns for human rights. She is also passionate about the liberation of animals.
Photo by: Aine McAllister