Democratic Women's League of Germany
- Democratic Women's League of Germany
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The Democratic Women's League of Germany (German Demokratischer Frauenbund Deutschlands, or DFD) was the mass women's organisation in East Germany.
It was established in March 1947 and had the following official aims:
- Removal of fascist ideas
- Education for women
- Equal rights
- Fair social living conditions
- Education of children in the spirit of humanism and peace
- Co-operation with the international women's movement
It was one of the members of the National Front and sent representatives to the Volkskammer.
Chairwomen of the Democratic Women's League of Germany
| Name |
Entered Office |
Left Office |
| Elli Schmidt |
1949 |
September 1953 |
| Ilse Thiele |
September 1953 |
November 1989 |
References
Categories:
- Women's wings of political parties
- Organisations based in East Germany
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