Edith Ballantyne, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Edith Ballantyne

Canadian peace activist

Date of Birth: 10-Dec-1922

Place of Birth: Krnov, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic

Profession: peace activist

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Edith Ballantyne (born December 10, 1922) is a Czech Canadian citizen, who has been a prominent member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) since 1969.
At that time, she became the executive secretary of the international organisation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, serving in that capacity for twenty-three years.
Between 1992 and 1998, she served as the International President of the organisation.
In 1995, she was honored as the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Award.