Conversation so far:
What is the history of women in Syria?
In the 20th century a movement for women's rights developed in Syria, made up largely of upper-class, educated women.
Have women in Syria made any political headway?
Yes, in Syria, women in Syria were first allowed to vote and received universal suffrage in 1953. In the 1950s, Thuraya Al-Hafez ran for Parliament, but was not elected.

Question: Who did these things?
Self-contained rewrite: Who helped women in Syria make political headway?