Anne-Marie Essy Raggi
Ivorian politician and activist (1918–2004)
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Anne-Marie Essy Raggi (née Thomas; 8 October 1918 – 19 October 2004) was an Ivorian politician and symbol of the anti-colonial struggle. She led the women's march in Grand-Bassam, was an honorary member of the national board of the Ivorian Women's Association, and president of the AFI of Grand-Bassam.[1][2]
Anne-Marie Essy Raggi | |
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Anne Marie Raggi during a TV interview. | |
| Born | 8 October 1918 |
| Died | 19 October 2004 (aged 86) Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| Spouse | Louis Raggi |
Biography
Activism
In order to demand the release of Ivorian political figures imprisoned by the French colonial authorities, Anne-Marie Essy Raggi led, along with other compatriots including Marie Koré, the march of women on Grand-Bassam, a protest movement initiated by Ivorian women, who traveled from Abidjan to Grand-Bassam from December 22 to 24, 1949.[4]
Anne-Marie Essy Raggi is also known for her political and associative activism. She served as the secretary-general of the women's committee of the PDCI-RDA Sub-Section of Grand-Bassam from 1946 to 1974, honorary member of the national board of the Ivorian Women's Association (AFI), president of the Ivorian Women's Association of Grand-Bassam, member of the Economic and Social Council from 1976 to 2000, and deputy mayor of Grand-Bassam under Jean-Baptiste Mockey from 1980 to 1985.[5][6]