Federation of South African Women
The Federation of South African Women, (FEDSAW) was a political lobby group formed in 1954.[1] At FEDSAW's inaugural conference, a Women's Charter was adopted.[2]
See also
- Amma Naidoo
- Fatima Meer
- Frances Baard
- Helen Joseph
- Lillian Ngoyi
- Rachel Simons
- 1956 Treason Trial
- African National Congress Women's League
- Congress Alliance
References
- ^ Margaret J. Daymond Women Writing Africa: The Southern Region 2003- Page 236 "Federation of South African Women, Women's Charter South Africa 1954 English The inaugural conference of the Federation of South African Women was held in the Trades Hall in Johannesburg in April 1954."
- ^ Jodi O'Brien Encyclopedia of Gender and Society 1452266026- 2008 - "Founded initially as an individual membership organization, in time FEDSAW became a federation of affiliate organizations. At FEDSAW's inaugural conference, a Women's Charter was adopted. Although feminist in its orientation, the charter..