Benjamin Waugh
English activist, founder of NSPCC
Born
February 20th, 1839
186 years ago
Died
March 11th, 1908
117 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
England
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An English activist founded the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in 1884, advocating for children's rights and welfare. Worked to expose child abuse and promotion of protective legislation for children. Involved in early initiatives to raise awareness of child poverty and neglect in the Victorian era. Launched campaigns to reform child labor laws and addressed the need for child protection services within the legal system.
Founded the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in 1884
Advocated for children's rights and welfare
Promoted protective legislation for children
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