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“The beginning point at both conferences must be that everything is a woman's issue. That means racism in a woman's issue, just as is anti-Semitism, Palestinian homelessness, rural development, ecology, the persecution of lesbians, and the exploitative practices of global corporations.”

Quote by Charlotte Bunch

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Charlotte Bunch
Charlotte Bunch

Charlotte Bunch, born on October 13, 1944, is an outstanding activist committed to promoting gender equality and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. She is one of the leading figures in the global feminist movement. more

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