Women's lib leader Kushida dies at 101

Women's lib leader Kushida dies at 101

TOKYO, Japan - Women's liberation movement leader and peace activist Fuki Kushida (file photo taken in May 1999) died of natural causes at her home in Tokyo Feb. 5. She was 101. She served as president of the Federation of Japanese Women's Organizations.

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