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Yvette Roudy, Pioneering French Women's Rights Minister, Dies

Yvette Roudy, who served as France's Minister for Women's Rights from 1981 to 1986 and was instrumental in securing abortion coverage, has died. She was a significant figure in advancing women's rights in France.

18 Aug, 15:41 — 18 Aug, 15:41
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Yvette Roudy, pioneering French minister for women's rights who secured abortion coverage, dies

The former Socialist minister and tireless activist died Tuesday at age 97. In 1982, she secured coverage for abortion procedures through France's national health insurance.

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dh-les-sports18 Aug, 13:36First to report

Yvette Roudy, ancienne ministre française des droits de la femme, est décédée

le-figaro18 Aug, 13:39

Yvette Roudy, ministre des «Droits de la femme» de 1981 à 1986, est morte

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le-monde18 Aug, 15:41Latest update

Yvette Roudy, pioneering French minister for women's rights who secured abortion coverage, dies

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