Francisca Emilia "Fanny" Carrió Sierra (born 3 December 1879; date of death unknown) was an Uruguayan liberal feminist and political activist. She was a prominent figure in the early 20th-century women's suffrage movement in Uruguay.
Life and Career
Carrió was born on 3 December 1879 in Pando, Uruguay, the daughter of Emilia Sierra and Vicente Carrió García. She married Félix Polleri Burgueño on 9 May 1907, and the couple had six children, including the artist Amalia Polleri. Both Carrió and her husband were members of the Colorado Party, within the Riverista sector.
Feminist Activism
Carrió served as secretary general of the National Women's Council of Uruguay (CONAMU), the Uruguayan branch of the International Council of Women. On her initiative, the council presented a bill to the Chamber of Representatives that recognized the right of women to vote and to run in municipal and national elections.
In 1919, Paulina Luisi organized the Uruguayan Women's Alliance for Women's Suffrage. At the Statutory General Assembly for the 1919–1920 fiscal year, held on 3 December 1920, Carrió was named president of the organization's Suffrage Commission. She later became its president, working alongside Luisi to advance women's suffrage in Uruguay.
Journalism
Carrió was also president of the Press Commission of CONAMU. She wrote a weekly column titled "Para nosotras" in the Montevideo newspaper La Mañana, which was directed by her husband. She wrote under the pseudonym Fafhm, formed from the initials of her five children at the time. According to historian Christine Ehrick, Carrió's discourse centered on two main points: women's suffrage as part of a process of historical evolution, and defending feminism against accusations of being anti-male or anti-family. Through her column, she also actively supported the National Alliance of Women's campaign for women to occupy government positions related to social assistance and education.
Death
The place and date of Carrió's death are unknown.
