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Wim Hora Adema
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Wim Hora Adema (1981)
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| Born | 14 July 1914 |
| Died | 10 December 1998 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, editor, publisher |
| Known for | Opzij |
Wim Hora Adema (born July 14, 1914 – died December 10, 1998) was a Dutch writer and journalist. She was especially known for her children's literature. Wim Hora Adema was also a strong supporter of women's rights. She helped start Opzij, a well-known magazine for women, in 1972. She was one of the most famous women involved in the Dutch women's rights movement of her time.
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Wim Hora Adema's Life Story
Wim Hora Adema started her career at a newspaper called Algemeen Handelsblad in Amsterdam. She worked there without pay at first. In 1939, she became an editor for the national news section.
She left this job in 1941. This was a protest against unfair rules made against Jewish people at the newspaper.
Helping During World War II
During World War II, Wim Hora Adema was part of the Dutch resistance. This group secretly worked against the German occupation. Through this work, she met people who published Het Parool. This was a secret newspaper that helped share important news during the war.
Working at Het Parool
After the war ended, Het Parool hired her as an editor. She worked on national news for three years. In 1948, the editor-in-chief asked her to create a special page. This page was for women and children. It was called Voor de vrouw (maar voor haar niet alléén...) which means "for the woman, but not just for her."
This page also reviewed children's books. Wim Hora Adema worked with famous writers like Gerard Reve and Simon Carmiggelt. She was a central figure in Amsterdam's literary scene.
Many talented writers and artists contributed to her page. These included Annie M. G. Schmidt and Fiep Westendorp. Fiep Westendorp drew pictures for the column for almost 20 years. Her drawings showed women's place in society.
Wim Hora Adema worked for Het Parool for 22 years. She helped many women writers and illustrators grow in their careers. These included Annie M.G. Schmidt, Fiep Westendorp, and Hella Haasse. In 1968, she was fired from her job. This caused a lot of discussion and even led to another editor being fired from a different newspaper.
Fighting for Women's Rights
In the 1960s, Wim Hora Adema became well-known for writing newspaper columns about women's rights. She, along with Hedy d'Ancona and Joke Smit, started a group called Man Vrouw Maatschappij. This group, often called MVM, means "Man Woman Society." It was the first major women's rights organization in the Netherlands. It worked to improve women's lives until 1988.
In 1972, Wim Hora Adema and Hedy d'Ancona started a new magazine. It was called Opzij, which means "move over." This magazine focused on women's rights. Opzij is the only publication from the Dutch women's rights movement of that time that is still around today. It has many loyal readers.
When it started in 1972, the magazine printed 1,700 copies each month. By 1992, this number had grown to 65,000 copies. The magazine changed over time. It started as a strong women's rights paper. Later, it became a more general opinion magazine with stories about people's lives.
In 1992, Wim Hora Adema and Hedy d'Ancona received the Harriët Freezer ring award. This award honors people who help women gain more freedom and equality. They were recognized for their work with Opzij and other contributions. By 2007, Opzij printed over 94,000 copies each month. Today, it is seen as a more common magazine, focusing less on activism and more on general opinions.
