Gertrude-Fester

Dr. Gertrude Fester, a feminist activist, educator, poet and writer from South Africa, who is a former Member of Parliament, and a Commissioner of the Gender Commission. A long time activist, she spent time in solitary confinement for her political work during the 1980’s struggle against apartheid. She discusses a brief herstory of South African women’s rights and the parallels to the Canadian women’s movement.