Hélène de Gingins
Hélène de Gingins | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of the International Abolitionist Federation | |
| In office 1891–1905 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hélène Tronchin 15 May 1828 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Died | 23 July 1905 (aged 77) Geneva, Switzerland |
| Spouse | Charles Wolfgang de Gingins |
| Occupation | salonnière, abolitionist, feminist |
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Hélène de Gingins (née Tronchin; 15 May 1828 – 23 July 1905) was a Swiss salonnière, abolitionist, and feminist. She hosted political and religious salons in Geneva and was active in promoting children's welfare and fighting to end female prostitution. From 1891 to 1905, she served as the vice president of the International Abolitionist Federation.