Randi Blehr

Overview

Randi Blehr (née Nilsen) born Bergen, Norway February 12, 1851 (d. 1928). Norwegian feminist and peace leader. Wife of Prime Minister Otto Blehr. Chair of Norwegian Women's Peace Association 1903-. Co-founded Norwegian Association for Women’s Rights, 1884; served as its president, 1895-99, 1903-22.

Quotations

“THE DOGMA OF THE NECESSITY OF WAR MUST BE OVERTHROWN.” (resol. Nov. 19, 1914, The Advocate of Peace, March 1915, p. 57; photo arkivveket.no)