Gloria Steinem, the influential American feminist, journalist and social activist who became one of the most prominent leaders of the women’s rights movement, has died at the age of 92.
Steinem rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s through her writing and activism on issues including women’s equality, reproductive rights and workplace discrimination. She became a leading voice of second-wave feminism in the United States.
She co-founded Ms. magazine, which became an important platform for feminist writing and debate, and helped establish several organisations promoting women’s rights and political participation.
Throughout her decades-long career, Steinem remained active in campaigning for gender equality and social justice. Her work made her an internationally recognised figure and an enduring symbol of the feminist movement.
Her death marks the passing of one of the most influential figures in modern American feminism, with tributes expected from activists, politicians and organisations around the world.