Joana Foster
Joana Foster | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15/02/1946 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian/British |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Women's rights activist |
| Movement | Feminism, Nuclear disarmament[1] |
| Board member of | AWDF, WILDAF |
| Spouse | Michael Foster |
| Family | Richard Wilkinson and Helen Wilkinson |
Joana Foster (1946-November 5, 2016) was a Ghanaian British activist and lawyer.[2]
Early life
Joana was born in Ghana and attended Achimota School.[3]
Education
Joana was educated in Ghana and United Kingdom. She read law at Leeds University then went on to qualify as a lawyer, and later lectured in various Colleges.[4]
Career
Joana was a lawyer by profession.
Awards and recognition
Joana co founded the African Women's Development Fund alongside with Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi and Hilda M. Tadria in 2000.[5]
References
- ^ "WHRD Tribute". AWID Women's Right. AWID Women's Right. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "LOUD WHISPERS: Joana Silochina Foster (1946-2016)". Above Whispers. Above Whispers. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Sekyiamah, Nana Darkoa. "Joana Foster: 'She made African women realise they can do anything'". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "Mrs. Joana Foster". Gender Center Ghana. Gender Center Ghana. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "Joana Foster: 'She made African women realise they can do anything'". The Guardian. Guardian. Retrieved 4 March 2017.