[1] His works dealt mostly with issues related to the rights of Albanian communities outside Albania, republicanism, the emancipation of women and feminism.

Born in Debar, Ottoman Empire (modern North Macedonia), Stërmilli finished his first studies in Bitola.

[2] An anti-monarchist and supporter of Fan Noli he took part in the revolt that overthrew the monarchy, but after its restoration in late 1924 he was exiled.

During World War II he joined the National Liberation Movement (LNÇ) and became head of the organization in the Dibër District.

After the war he was elected a deputy of the Albanian parliament and also served as head of the National Library of Albania until his death in 1953.