Monique Pelletier
Monique Pelletier was a distinguished French politician, lawyer, and women's rights activist who served as Secretary of State for Justice and later as Minister Delegate for Women's Rights. She was a trailblazer in French politics, becoming the third woman to sit on the Constitutional Council, following in the footsteps of renowned figures like Simone Veil and Noëlle Lenoir. Her career spanned significant political shifts in France during the 1970s and 1980s, including serving as a spokesperson for Valéry Giscard d'Estaing's presidential campaign in 1981. Pelletier's contributions to the advancement of women's rights and her role in shaping French legal and political landscapes have left a lasting legacy. She passed away on October 19, 2023, at the age of 99, as reported by the Ministry for Gender Equality.
Born on Oct 19, 1924 (101 years old)
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Monique Pelletier was a former minister and women's rights activist who passed away at the age of 99.
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