Harriet Tubman was born in March 1822. She was an American abolitionist and social activist whose courageous actions significantly advanced the cause of freedom and human dignity, contributing to peace and justice in the world.

Harriet was born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland, and escaped to freedom in 1849. She returned to the South multiple times over a decade, by freeing approximately 70 enslaved individuals, including her family and friends, to freedom via the Underground Railroad, a secret network of safe houses and routes.

Harriet’s unwavering commitment earned her the nickname “Moses.” During the American Civil War that took place from 12th April 1861 to 26th May 1865, she served the Union Army as a nurse, cook, scout, and spy.

Notably, she became the first woman to lead an armed military raid in U.S. history during the Combahee River Raid in South Carolina in 1863, which liberated over 750 enslaved people.

After the war, Harriet settled in Auburn, New York, where she continued her advocacy for equality. She was active in the women’s suffrage movement, fighting for women’s right to vote, and established the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged to care for elderly African Americans.

Harriet Tubman’s relentless pursuit of freedom and equality, often at great personal risk, left an indelible mark on history, embodying the principles of justice and peace.