Fernande Baetens, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Fernande Baetens

Belgian Catholic feminist jurist

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0001

Place of Birth: Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1977

Profession: jurist

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Fernande Baetens (1901 Antwerp - 1977) was a 20th century Belgian Catholic feminist jurist.
In 1930, she joined the National Council of Belgian Women (CNFB).
She became assistant to the National Secretary in 1933 and took part in the International Council of Women (CIF) in Stockholm.
In 1935, she was appointed National Secretary of the CNFB and Vice President until 1957.
She was particularly affected by the situation of poor families and advocated for the education of mothers at the social, civic and personal levels.