Avabai Bomanji Wadia
Avabai Bomanji Wadia (18 September 1913 – 11 July 2005) was a Ceylonese-born Indian social worker, writer and the founder of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and the Family Planning Association of India, two non governmental organisations working to promote sexual health and family planning. She was honoured by the Government of India in 1971 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.
Avabai Bomanji Wadia | |
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Avabai Wadia speaking at the Third International Conference 1952. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Dhanvanthi Rama Rau and Margaret Sanger in attendance | |
| Born | 18 September 1913 |
| Died | 11 July 2005 (aged 91) India |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, writer |
| Years active | 1932–2005 |
| Known for | Sexual health and family planning advocacy |
| Spouse | Bomanji Khurshedji Wadia |
| Parent(s) | Dorabji Muncherji Pirojbai Arsiwala Mehta |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
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