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Fearless Fighter: An Autobiography
Fearless Fighter: An Autobiography

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Created: 25th Jul 2008
Modified: 25th Jul 2008
Location(s):
Malawi
Type:
Malawi; Women and Gender
Creator:
Vera Mlangazua Chirwa
Publisher:
Zed Books
Born under British colonial rile, even as a child Chirwa was aware the the injustice she faced as an African and a girl. While struggling for her education, she met and fell in love with teacher and activist Orton Chiraw. From then they worked together as their country embarked on independence. She was a campaigner, politician, lawyer, wife and mother that left a lasting mark on Malawian politics.

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