JANET BENSHOOF

JANET BENSHOOF

JANET BENSHOOF Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 20, 2017.
BENSHOOF--Janet. The Board and staff of the Center for Reproductive Rights mourn the passing of our founder Janet Benshoof. Janet was a trailblazing human rights attorney and leader in the fight for women's equality around the world. Her tireless efforts to secure legal protections for the fundamental human rights of women across the globe improved the lives of millions. She will be deeply missed and we are proud to carry on her fight for justice every day. We extend our condolences to her family and colleagues at the Global Justice Center.

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January 20, 2018

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Joan Westlake

January 20, 2018

Janet was a teenager who lived across the street from my family. Her mother, Helen was a saint! Janet was my baby sitter for several years. She was a great creative child caretaker We bonded. I was a young mother and Janet my go to I stayed w/Janet & husband for several days when they lived near NYU. I always knew Janet would make waves in society.

December 25, 2017

I am very sorry to read about your loss. May the God of all comfort carry you through this difficult time and help you to endure.

Candis Hunt

December 21, 2017

Janet was my long time childhood friend through elementary, junior high, high school, and college in Minnesota. I am so saddened to learn of this loss. There are so many memories I now will treasure.

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