Documents of Germaine Hannevart concerning her aid to Spain during the Civil War and in relation to her activity in women’s organizations

Germaine Hannevart (1887–1977) was a Belgian biology professor, pacifist and feminist. She was a founding member of the Fédération belge des Femmes universitaires (FBFU), established in 1921, and served as president of the International Federation of University Women (IFUW) in 1932–1952. She was active in international committees relating to foreigners’ and women’s rights and worked to support refugees in Belgium. Hannevart travelled extensively to promote the pacifist cause, spending time in the USSR, China, Korea and Japan.

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Original source name : Documents de Germaine Hannevart concernant son aide à l’Espagne pendant la guerre civile et en relation avec son activité dans les organisations de femmes
English translation : Documents of Germaine Hannevart concerning her aid to Spain during the Civil War and in relation to her activity in women’s organizations
Creator : N/A
Document- type 2 : personal
Reference number : BE-A0547 / FICINV_0649
Language(s) : French
Geographical coverage : Belgium, Spain
Time range : 20thc.
Year(s) : 1939–1952
Theme 2 : networking
Link to the item in the catalogue : https://search.arch.be/ead/BE-A0547_718532_804148_FRE

Archive name : Centre d’Etudes et de Documentation Guerre et Sociétés contemporaines (CEGESOMA)
Archive name (English) : Centre for Historical Research and Documentation on War and Contemporary Society (CEGESOMA)
City : Brussels
Country : Belgium
Official website and institutional resources : https://www.cegesoma.be/
Finding aid(s) : https://search.arch.be/fr/rechercher-des-archives/resultats/index/index/archiefbewaarplaats/BE-A0547

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