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Augusta Jawara

Women's rights activist and playwright (1924-1981) · Gambia · On the map · Writers · Died at 57

Hannah Augusta Darling Jawara, was a Gambian nurse, playwright and activist for women's rights. She was the first wife of Sir Dawda Jawara, Prime Minister of the Gambia.

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Country
Gambia
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1981 · aged 57