Introduction

Thomas sankara was a leader of the berkina revolution in west africa. His speech on women's oppression is an important part of his legacy. Sankara has become a symbol for millions throughout africa who viewed the berkenave revolution as a source of inspiration to fight for national liberation. The main item this pamphlet is a speech by sankara to a rally of several thousand women held in bakina's capital city of wagado on march eighth 19 87, commemorating international women's day.