Woman Who Saved the Children
Book • 2019
Clare Mulley's 'The Woman Who Saved the Children' profiles Eglantyne Jebb, the founder of Save the Children, and traces her pioneering efforts to secure rights and relief for children affected by war.
The book examines Jebb's campaign for international humanitarian standards and her role in drafting early child welfare principles.
Mulley situates Jebb's activism within the aftermath of the First World War and the interwar years, detailing philanthropic, political, and social challenges she faced.
The biography highlights Jebb's strategic advocacy, including how she mobilized public opinion and influenced policy to protect children internationally.
Mulley draws on archival sources to present a vivid portrait of a determined reformer whose work shaped modern child welfare movements.
The book examines Jebb's campaign for international humanitarian standards and her role in drafting early child welfare principles.
Mulley situates Jebb's activism within the aftermath of the First World War and the interwar years, detailing philanthropic, political, and social challenges she faced.
The biography highlights Jebb's strategic advocacy, including how she mobilized public opinion and influenced policy to protect children internationally.
Mulley draws on archival sources to present a vivid portrait of a determined reformer whose work shaped modern child welfare movements.
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