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Ana María Pérez del Campo
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Ana María Pérez del Campo (2015)
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| Born | 19 May 1936 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Other names | Ana María Pérez del Campo Noriega |
| Occupation | lawyer, writer |
| Known for | women's rights |
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Notable work
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founded Asociación de Mujeres Separadas |
| Spouse(s) | m.1956, left 1961 |
Ana María Pérez del Campo Noriega (born 19 May 1936) is a Spanish lawyer and writer. She is known for being a pioneer in the fight for women's rights in Spain. She started her important work during the time of Francisco Franco and continued through Spain's change to a democracy. In 1974, she created an organization called the Association of Separated Women. This was a time when divorce was not allowed in Spain. She later helped write the rules for the divorce law that was passed in 1981. Ana María has always worked for equal rights for everyone. More recently, she has focused on helping women who have been abused.
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Ana María's Early Life and Work
Ana María Pérez del Campo was born in Madrid, Spain, on 19 May 1936. She grew up in a family with traditional values. She got married in 1956. However, in 1961, she left her husband with her children after facing a very difficult personal situation.
Fighting for Women's Rights
In the late 1960s, Ana María began to work on a plan to help women who had separated from their husbands. She worked with a historian named Mabel Pérez Serrano. This important work led to the creation of the Association of Separated Women in 1974. In the same year, she also earned a special degree in marriage law.
Helping Create Divorce Law
Ana María played a key role in creating Spain's new divorce law. In 1981, she helped write the details for this law. After the law was passed, her association changed its name to include "and Divorced Women." This showed that they also supported women who had officially divorced. She has continued to fight for equal rights for both men and women. Her recent efforts include helping women who have experienced abuse.
See also
In Spanish: Ana María Pérez del Campo para niños
