Catalogue Number
NMLH.1994.168.91
Object Name
Poster
Title
Winnie Mandela = Freedom Fighter
People
Winnie Mandela
Events
Anti-apartheid movement
Description
A black and white poster with a photograph of Winnie Mandela. Her name and the words 'freedom fighter' are printed underneath. Winnie Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politican. She was Nelson Mandela's second wife. She rose to prominence while Nelson Mandela was in prison, through protesting, campaigning. She was detained by apartheid security services and was tortured. She started in social work that led to her involvement in activism.
