On June 9, 1918, Irishwomen across the country participated in Lá na mBan (Women's Day), a mass anti-conscription protest. Organized by Cumann na mBan and other women's groups, this demonstration saw thousands of women sign a solemn pledge against the British government's attempt to impose conscription in Ireland during World War I. The protest was a powerful display of female political agency and national sentiment, with an estimated two-thirds of Irishwomen signing the pledge. This event highlighted the significant role women played in the broader Irish independence movement and resistance to British policy.
