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Adrienne Avril de Sainte-Croix

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French activist and philanthropist

SwitzerlandWritersLived 1855 to 1939 · aged 84
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Ghénia Avril de Sainte-Croix was a French author, journalist, feminist and pacifist. For many years she led the French branch of the International Abolitionist Federation, which sought to abolish state regulation of prostitution and fought trafficking in women.

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Sainte-Croix as President of the National Council of French WomenSainte-Croix as President of the National Council of French WomenEtats généraux du féminisme 1929. Sainte-Croix is in the front row, center, looking towards the right.Etats généraux du féminisme 1929. Sainte-Croix is in the front row, center, looking towards the right.

Awards 2

Officer of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Legion of Honour

Writers from Switzerland 6

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Ghénia Avril de Sainte-Croix was a French author, journalist, feminist and pacifist. For many years she led the French branch of the International Abolitionist Federation, which sought to abolish state regulation of prostitution and fought trafficking in women. She advised the French government and the League of Nations on women's issues. She was also vice-president of the International Council of Women from 1920 and President of the National Council of French Women from 1922 to 1932.

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Switzerland
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Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1855 to 1939 · aged 84
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11 languages

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