The Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, held in 1848, emerged from growing advocacy for women's rights in the United States. Key figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the event, motivated by their experiences in the abolitionist movement, where they encountered gender discrimination. The convention sought to address various issues, including women's suffrage, property rights, and educational opportunities. It produced the Declaration of Sentiments, which outlined grievances and asserted women's equality. The event marked the start of the organized women's rights movement in the U.S., influencing future generations of activists advocating for gender equality.