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Greek women’s rights pioneer Papandreou dies at 102

Margaret Papandreou, a US-born trailblazer for women’s rights in Greece and wife of a former prime minister, has died at the age of 102 in Athens. Read More: https://punchng.com/greek-womens-rights-pioneer-papandreou-dies-at-102/

Greek women’s rights pioneer Papandreou dies at 102

Margaret Papandreou, a US-born advocate for women's rights in Greece and the wife of one prime minister and mother of another, passed away at the age of 102 on Friday, officials announced. Greek President Constantine Tassoulas praised Papandreou for her "support and inspiration" in reforming family law, advancing social and political rights, and modernizing women's status in Greek society. Known affectionately as Margarita by Greeks, she was also a dedicated public citizen, tirelessly engaged in public affairs as her own.

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