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Lesley Abdela

Lesley Abdela, English journalist and activist
Lesley Julia Abdela is a British expert on women's rights and political participation and women, peace and security. She has worked as an adviser in 50 countries to governments and IGOs (United Nations, CoE, IOM, OSCE), NGOs and the European Commission. She is also a broadcaster and women's rights campaigner.

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Events on 1945

  • 23Feb

    Manila

    World War II: The capital of the Philippines, Manila, is liberated by combined Filipino and American forces.
  • 23Feb

    History of Poland (1939-45)

    World War II: Capitulation of German garrison in Poznań. The city is liberated by Soviet and Polish forces.
  • 25Feb

    Turkey

    World War II: Turkey declares war on Germany.
  • 9Mar

    Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

    World War II: The first nocturnal incendiary attack on Tokyo inflicts damage comparable to that inflicted on both Hiroshima and Nagasaki five months later.
  • 30Aug

    Douglas MacArthur

    The Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, General Douglas MacArthur lands at Atsugi Air Force Base.