Germaine Malaterre-Sellier

Overview

Germaine Malaterre-Sellier born Paris, France May 21, 1889 (d. 1967). French feminist and suffrage leader. As World War I nurse, carried on in spite of own injuries. Vice-President, Women’s Union for the League of Nations (UFSDN); Vice-President, International League for Moral Disarmament by Women; President of peace section, National Council of French Women. Member of Universal Peace Convocation. Chaired Peace Committee of International Council of Women. Supported World War II resistance.

Quotations

“Women who have given life must always have a horror of war.” (Leila Rupp, “Constructing Internationalism” AHR 1583; photo musea univ-angers.fr)