Rabea Mechernane

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Rabea Mechernane, born Rabea Kerzabi is an Algerian-Qatari women's rights activist and politician. She was Algeria's minister of national solidarity and family in the 1990s. [1]

Rabea Kerzabi was the daughter of Mohamed Kerzabi, a revolutionary activist. As minister of national solidarity and family, she co-founded the Algerian Literacy Association (IQRAA). [1] In 2002 she joined the court of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Bendimerad, Wym (12 March 2020). "Algerian women embrace a spirit of resilience and revolution". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  2. "Algeria, Qatar: Rabea Mechernene". 21 November 2002.