2. Dolores Ibárruri: ‘La Pasionaria’ of the Spanish Civil War

Known as ‘La Pasionaria’, Dolores Ibárruri electrified crowds with her fiery speeches and indomitable spirit during the Spanish Civil War. As a communist leader and gifted orator, she rallied fighters and civilians alike with her iconic call, “¡No pasarán!”—they shall not pass. Ibárruri’s words became weapons, inspiring hope amid chaos and turning her into a lasting symbol of resistance against fascism. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who continue the fight for justice.