Avabai Bomanji Wadia
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Avabai Bomanji Wadia (18 September 1913 – 11 July 2005) was a Ceylonese-born Indian social worker, writer[1][2] and the founder of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and the Family Planning Association of India, two non governmental organisations working to promote sexual health and family planning.[3][4] She was honoured by the Government of India in 1971 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[5]
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Avabai Bomanji Wadia | |
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Born | 18 September 1913 (1913-09-18) |
Died | 11 July 2005 (2005-07-12) (aged 91) India |
Occupation(s) | Social worker, writer |
Years active | 1932–2005 |
Known for | Sexual health and family planning advocacy |
Spouse | Bomanji Khurshedji Wadia |
Parent(s) | Dorabji Muncherji Pirojbai Arsiwala Mehta |
Awards | Padma Shri |
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