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Gisèle Halimi
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Halimi in 2009
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| Permanent Representative of France to UNESCO | |
| In office 13 April 1985 – 1 September 1986 |
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| President | François Mitterrand |
| Preceded by | Jacqueline Baudrier |
| Succeeded by | Marie-Claude Cabana |
| Member of the National Assembly for Isère's 4th constituency |
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| In office 21 June 1981 – 9 September 1984 |
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| Preceded by | Jacques-Antoine Gau |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Rival |
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Zeiza Gisèle Élise Taïeb
27 July 1927 La Goulette, Tunis, Tunisia |
| Died | 28 July 2020 (aged 93) 7th arrondissement of Paris, France |
| Nationality | Tunisian French |
| Spouses | Paul Halimi (divorced) Claude Faux |
| Children | 3 (including Serge Halimi) |
| Alma mater | University of Paris Sciences Po |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Gisèle Halimi (born Zeiza Gisèle Élise Taïeb; 27 July 1927 – 28 July 2020) was an important Tunisian-French lawyer, politician, and writer. She was also a strong feminist activist who worked hard for women's rights.
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About Gisèle Halimi
Gisèle Halimi was born on 27 July 1927, in La Goulette, Tunisia. Her birth name was Zeiza Gisèle Élise Taïeb. She came from a Jewish Berber family.
Early Life and Education
Gisèle went to a French lycée (high school) in Tunis. After that, she moved to France to study at the University of Paris. There, she earned degrees in both law and philosophy.
Her childhood and how she connected her Jewish and Muslim background are shared in her book, Le lait de l'oranger. Gisèle was married twice, first to Paul Halimi and later to Claude Faux. She passed away on 28 July 2020, one day after her 93rd birthday.
Gisèle Halimi's Career
Gisèle Halimi became a qualified lawyer in 1948. She worked at the Tunis bar for eight years. In 1956, she moved to Paris to continue her law practice.
Working as a Lawyer
As a lawyer, Gisèle took on many important cases. She represented people involved in big political events. For example, she defended Djamila Boupacha, an activist from the Algerian National Liberation Front, in 1960.
She also represented Basque individuals in legal cases related to conflicts in the Basque Country. Gisèle was especially known for her work on cases that championed women's issues and rights.
International Work and Politics
In 1967, Gisèle Halimi led the Russell Tribunal. This was a special group started by Bertrand Russell and Jean-Paul Sartre. Their goal was to investigate and understand the actions of the American military during the Vietnam War.
Later, in 1981, she was elected to the French National Assembly. This is like being a Member of Parliament in France. She represented the area of Isère until 1984. From 1985 to 1987, she also served as a French representative to UNESCO. UNESCO is a part of the United Nations that promotes education, science, and culture.
In 1998, Gisèle Halimi helped start an organization called ATTAC. This group works on global economic issues and aims for more fairness in the world.
Gisèle Halimi's Writings
Besides her legal and political work, Gisèle Halimi was also a talented writer. She wrote many books and essays, often focusing on women's rights and her own life experiences. Some of her well-known works include Djamila Boupacha, La cause des femmes (The Cause of Women), and le Lait de l'Oranger (Milk for the Orange Tree). Her writings helped spread her ideas about justice and equality.
See also
In Spanish: Gisèle Halimi para niños
