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Yvette Roudy, France’s First Minister for Women’s Rights, Dies at 97

Yvette Roudy, France’s First Minister for Women’s Rights, Dies at 97
NYT World Saturday 22 August 2026, 09:02 UTC By Adam Nossiter 1 min read
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Yvette Roudy in 2006. After her death, President Emmanuel Macron of France saluted her for “a life spent making equality between men and women a real fight” and for her “untiring capacity for indignation.”

Yvette Roudy in 2006. After her death, President Emmanuel Macron of France saluted her for “a life spent making equality between men and women a real fight” and for her “untiring capacity for indignation.”
Yvette Roudy (PERSON) France (LOCATION) Emmanuel Macron (PERSON)
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