Elizabeth Khaxas
Namibian feminist
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Elizabeth Khaxas (born 1960) is a Namibian writer and activist.[1]
Born1960 (age 65–66)
OccupationWriter
Women’s rights activist
Women’s rights activist
NationalityNamibian
Elizabeth Khaxas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 (age 65–66) |
| Occupation | Writer Women’s rights activist |
| Nationality | Namibian |
Khaxas ran Sister Namibia from 1998 to 2004.[2] After leaving Sister Namibia, she founded the Women's Leadership Centre.[3]
Khaxas and her partner were also part of the Frank and Khaxas v Chairperson of the Immigration Selection Board court case in Namibia, which tried to obtain legal recognition of same-sex relationships in Namibia.[4]