Helena Benitez
Filipina academic and administrator
Born
June 27th, 1914
111 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 102 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Philippines
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Contributed significantly to Philippine education through various academic roles and leadership positions. Served as the first woman president of the Philippine Women's University. Active in the promotion of women's rights and education reform. Played a key role in the implementation of educational policies that favored equal access to education. Involved in multiple organizations focused on women's empowerment and community service.
First woman president of Philippine Women's University
Advocated for women's education and rights
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