Winefreda Geonzon
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Amit and the surname or paternal family name is Estanero.
Winefreda Amit Geonzon (also Winefreda Estanero-Geonzon; October 8, 1941 – July 25, 1990) was a Filipina lawyer and social justice activist. She was the founder and executive director of the Free Legal Assistance Volunteers Association (Free LAVA), a service organization that provides free legal assistance for poor prisoners. For her efforts, she received the Right Livelihood Award in 1984 for "giving assistance to prisoners and aiding their rehabilitation."
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Winefreda A. Geonzon | |
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Born | October 8, 1941 |
Died | July 25, 1990(1990-07-25) (aged 48) |
Nationality | Filipina |
Other names | Winefreda Estanero-Geonzon |
Alma mater | Cebu Normal College University of the Visayas |
Occupation | Attorney |
Known for | Founder of Free LAVA |
Awards | Right Livelihood Award (1984) |
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