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'''Celina Olga Moniz''' was a Goan freedom fighter and social reformer active during Portuguese rule in [[Goa]]. She embraced radical methods of protest and endured imprisonment, while also defying social stigma in her pursuit of political and social justice.<br />
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==Early activism==<br />
Moniz became involved in [[Anti-Portuguese sentiment|anti-Portuguese]] struggle in Goa, aligning herself with movements that challenged colonial authority. She was among a cohort of Goan women who took bold steps to confront both colonial power and conservative social norms.<ref name="TOIWomenFought">{{Cite web |title=Women who fought the Portuguese and social stigma |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/women-who-fought-the-portuguese-and-social-stigma/articleshow/88366759.cms |access-date=2025-06-20 |work=The Times of India |date=2021-12-19}}</ref><br />
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==Imprisonment==<br />
Due to her activism, Moniz was jailed under the Portuguese regime. While in prison, she suffered the consequences of colonial punishment, which also carried social repercussions, especially for women dissenters.<ref name="NavhindBars">{{Cite web |title=Behind bars, beyond fear |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2025/06/18/magazines/buzz/behind-bars-beyond-fear/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=The Navhind Times |date=18 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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Her imprisonment and defiance made her a notable figure among Goan freedom fighters, particularly in campaigns highlighting women’s roles in the liberation movement.<ref name="TOIBoldWomen">{{<br />
Cite web |title=Bold and inspired: Goa's women freedom fighters |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/bold-and-inspired-goas-women-freedom-fighters/articleshow/64782957.cms |access-date=2025-06-20 |work=The Times of India |date=2018-06-28}}</ref><br />
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