Evelyn Amarteifio

Evelyn Amarteifio (1916-1997) was a Ghanaian women's organiser.In 1953 she established the National Federation of Gold Coast Women (NFGCW) Quotes “We had numerous market women, mutual aid societies, church and benevolent women’s organisations but no central body. I felt that if we brought together all the organisations, we would be better able to advance the interest of women.” Institutional Repository “the widow’s share should be given to her entirely and without conditions” University of Bristol External links Category:1916 Category:1997 deaths Category:Politicians from Ghana Category:Human rights activists